Peter Reynaers

Ancient History Auction (Prehistoric Art)

Greenstone battle axe.
A typical type that responds to the needs arising in Neolithic society.
It has a circular hole for the handle and convex sides that taper to the cutting edge.
From the Late Neolithic, this type of axe had religious significance and probably indicated a status tied to its owner.
Provenance: Dutch antiquarian, 2015 / Acquired from Cat. B.V., Netherlands, Auction, 2018.
Ex Ifergan Gallery Collection, 2020.

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Ascia da battaglia in pietra verde.
Tipica tipologia che risponde ai bisogni originati nella società neolitica.
 Ha un foro circolare per il manico e ha i lati convessi che si restringono fino al punto di taglio. 
Dal tardo Neolitico, queste tipologia di asce avevano un significato religioso e probabilmente indicavano uno status legato al loro proprietario.

Provenienza: antiquario olandese, 2015 / Acquisito presso Cat. B.V., Paesi Bassi, Asta, 2018.
Ex galleria Ifergan Collection, 2020.

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Neolithic Green stone Battle-axe

2400/1800 A.C - Europe

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Neolithic green-stone battle axe from Europe, dating to 2400–1800 BCE, in good condition, with a 13 cm length, 50 cm width and 55 cm depth, acquired in 2023 from Casa d'aste with prior ownership in the Netherlands and Spain and provenance including the Ifergan Collection.

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Neolithic green-stone battle axe from Europe, dating to 2400–1800 BCE, in good condition, with a 13 cm length, 50 cm width and 55 cm depth, acquired in 2023 from Casa d'aste with prior ownership in the Netherlands and Spain and provenance including the Ifergan Collection.

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