Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Bone Hand axe - 230 mm (No reserve price)
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A prehistoric bone tranchet axe with lateral retouch, from Mésolithique / épipaléolithique culture, dating to around 2000 BCE, 23 cm long, 7.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, weighing 419 g, original authenticity, acquired in 2003 from a French auction house in Evreux, the previous owner being in France, with a dark patinated haft and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
The offered item was purchased at a prehistoric fair in Evreux in 2003.
See the last photo.
A very rare piece.
It is a tranchet Axe with retouch on the side. Small blade?
Weight: 419 grams, dimensions: length 23 cm x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
The handle is beautifully dark-black patinated.
I am selling my collection due to old age = 82 years
It is one of the finest pieces!!
Bought at an auction in Evreux, France in 2003
SHIPS ONLY within the EU
Ships well packed and with track and trace
The offered item was purchased at a prehistoric fair in Evreux in 2003.
See the last photo.
A very rare piece.
It is a tranchet Axe with retouch on the side. Small blade?
Weight: 419 grams, dimensions: length 23 cm x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
The handle is beautifully dark-black patinated.
I am selling my collection due to old age = 82 years
It is one of the finest pieces!!
Bought at an auction in Evreux, France in 2003
SHIPS ONLY within the EU
Ships well packed and with track and trace
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
2000 avant Chr
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2003
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
230 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Width
75 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
35 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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