Neolithic green jasper Neolithic axe

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Neolithic axe made of green jasper with a fan-shaped blade, dating to about 4500–6000 years ago, in very good condition, measuring 116 × 58 mm, acquired from a private collection and supplied with an authenticity certificate.

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Neolithic axe made from green jasper with fan-shaped blade. This is a very rare type of axe !! Very thin finished and beautiful glossy desert patina. It is about 4500-6000 years old. Jasper is particularly hard and very useful for woodworking.
No restorations
Dimensions 116 x 58 m
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a private collection before 1980.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all licenses that may be necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Neolithic axe made from green jasper with fan-shaped blade. This is a very rare type of axe !! Very thin finished and beautiful glossy desert patina. It is about 4500-6000 years old. Jasper is particularly hard and very useful for woodworking.
No restorations
Dimensions 116 x 58 m
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a private collection before 1980.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all licenses that may be necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Tenere-cultuur, 5200/2500 v. Chr.
Name of object
Neolithic axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
green jasper
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
BelgiumVerified
4568
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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