Neolithic Stoneware Polished Axes - 180 mm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Two polished Neolithic sandstone hatchets (Hâches Polies): one 17.5 × 6.4 cm and the other 18 × 4.3 cm, both in excellent condition, with provenance from Africa and acquired from a French auction house in 2025 after a previous owner since 1960; authenticity is Original/officiel and culture is Néolithique.
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Neolithic Polished Axes in Sandstone:
- Polished sandstone axe 17.5 x 6.4 cm, in excellent condition with a very nice edge
- Polished axe or pestle? in sandstone, 18 x 4.3 cm
Provenance: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, assembled since 1970
If possible, shipping with Mondial Relay; specify whether delivery to home or to a 'Locker' (home delivery if no specification).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to 'Locker'.
Note: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and outside the European Union
No shipping outside the European Union.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and outside the European Union
No shipping outside the European Union
Neolithic Polished Axes in Sandstone:
- Polished sandstone axe 17.5 x 6.4 cm, in excellent condition with a very nice edge
- Polished axe or pestle? in sandstone, 18 x 4.3 cm
Provenance: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, assembled since 1970
If possible, shipping with Mondial Relay; specify whether delivery to home or to a 'Locker' (home delivery if no specification).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to 'Locker'.
Note: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and outside the European Union
No shipping outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
- 4000 avant JC ( Néolithique )
Name of object
Polished Axes
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
180 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
45 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
