Neolithic Stoneware Polished Axe - 104 mm (No reserve price)
09
days
05
hours
12
minutes
01
second
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143216 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Polished sandstone adze from the Neolithic period (Acheulean context), dating to about 300,000 BCE, 104 mm high by 33 mm wide, in very good condition, authentic original from Africa, acquired from a private collection in 2021.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipping outside the European Union
Beautiful polished sandstone axe (10.4 x 3.3 cm) with wear along the edge, attesting to use
Provenance: Africa
This piece comes from a private collection, a collection built 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 a "Locker".
Notice: 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
Beautiful polished sandstone axe (10.4 x 3.3 cm) with wear along the edge, attesting to use
Provenance: Africa
This piece comes from a private collection, a collection built 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 a "Locker".
Notice: 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
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Polished Axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
104 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
33 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
Disclaimer
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.
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.
