Neolithic Stoneware Polished Axe - 225 mm

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Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 280 - € 350
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€43
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€38

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A Neolithic polished sandstone axe, dating to around 4000 BC, measuring 22.5 × 6 cm.

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Description from the seller

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Incredible Polished Dolerite Axe 22.5 x 6 cm, weight 1.395 kg, in perfect condition

Provenance: Africa

Item acquired at Auction House

If possible, ship with Mondial Relay. Please specify whether to ship to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no preference).
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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

Incredible Polished Dolerite Axe 22.5 x 6 cm, weight 1.395 kg, in perfect condition

Provenance: Africa

Item acquired at Auction House

If possible, ship with Mondial Relay. Please specify whether to ship to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no preference).
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
- 4000 ans avant JC ( Néolithique )
Name of object
Polished Axe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
225 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
60 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
FranceVerified
2064
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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