Neolithic flint Axe - 10 cm
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Neolithic polished orange flint axe from Loire-Atlantique, France, measuring 10 × 4.8 × 2.6 cm, with an orange patina and the inscription “B.G”.
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Very beautiful and authentic orange-silex Neolithic polished axe from Loire-Atlantique, France. The exact precise location will be given to the buyer.
Very beautiful orange patina and very fine polishing.
The edge has been repolished many times judging by the polishing angle. One can see signs of intensive use on the edge which led to abandoning the axe rather than continuing to use it.
This is a significant mark of the life of this object used by our ancestors and it is very telling!
There is also chipping on the butt that served to hold the axe in a sheath.
Dimensions: Length: 10 cm; Maximum width: 4.8 cm; Maximum thickness: 2.6 cm
An inscription reads "B.G" on the piece indicating the precise location that will be given to the buyer.
Provenance: Loire-Atlantique - France. Lot comes from an old private collection acquired at auction.
CAUTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Very beautiful and authentic orange-silex Neolithic polished axe from Loire-Atlantique, France. The exact precise location will be given to the buyer.
Very beautiful orange patina and very fine polishing.
The edge has been repolished many times judging by the polishing angle. One can see signs of intensive use on the edge which led to abandoning the axe rather than continuing to use it.
This is a significant mark of the life of this object used by our ancestors and it is very telling!
There is also chipping on the butt that served to hold the axe in a sheath.
Dimensions: Length: 10 cm; Maximum width: 4.8 cm; Maximum thickness: 2.6 cm
An inscription reads "B.G" on the piece indicating the precise location that will be given to the buyer.
Provenance: Loire-Atlantique - France. Lot comes from an old private collection acquired at auction.
CAUTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
France
Century/timeframe
-6000 ; - 2200 Av JC
Material
flint
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Width
4.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Depth
2.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
10 cm
Military Context
No
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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.
