Neolithic Flint Neolithic polished axe
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Neolithic polished flint axe in very good condition, dating to about 5000 years ago from Spiennes near Mons, with dimensions 77 × 41 mm and an authenticity certificate included.
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Description from the seller
Small but perfectly finished polished axe made from the typical flint of Spiennes, near Mons. At this world-famous site, numerous flint mines have been found dating to the Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
Dimensions 77 x 41 mm
A certificate of authenticity is provided with this lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Small but perfectly finished polished axe made from the typical flint of Spiennes, near Mons. At this world-famous site, numerous flint mines have been found dating to the Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
Dimensions 77 x 41 mm
A certificate of authenticity is provided with this lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 5000 jaar oud
Name of object
Neolithic polished axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
