Neolithic stone battle axe (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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This Neolithic stone battle axe, made from polished black hard stone, has a central haft hole, a pointed cutting end and measures 11.2 × 5.7 cm.
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Stone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
Large polished battle axe in hard black rock.
This lithic combat axe was worked from a single block of chipped stone. In the center there is a hole designed for a haft, and one end has a pointed shape with an edge.
Neolithic Nordic cultures’ battle axes were used as weapons of combat in Europe. Like the one presented here, they were heavy, robust pieces capable of delivering crushing blows to the enemy.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of lithic industry (stone tools) is a clear sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone-working industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (indeed, the very name “Neolithic” — new stone — reflects a new way of working stone, which would be smoothed as opposed to the flaked stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a real technological revolution). During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, facilitating agricultural and livestock processes and enabling domination of the environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their subsistence and were thus able to become sedentary.
This axe comes from an old private collection in southern Germany.
It is in very good condition; it is polished over its entire surface, with an old patina.
Dating: Middle Neolithic, 5000/3000 BCE.
Dimensions: Length 11.2 cm - Width 5.7 cm
It bears a handwritten inscription in white (NUK / 150 1/29)
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery
Provenance: Collection from southern Germany acquired in the 1970s and passed on by succession
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating provenance."
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateStone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
Large polished battle axe in hard black rock.
This lithic combat axe was worked from a single block of chipped stone. In the center there is a hole designed for a haft, and one end has a pointed shape with an edge.
Neolithic Nordic cultures’ battle axes were used as weapons of combat in Europe. Like the one presented here, they were heavy, robust pieces capable of delivering crushing blows to the enemy.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of lithic industry (stone tools) is a clear sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone-working industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (indeed, the very name “Neolithic” — new stone — reflects a new way of working stone, which would be smoothed as opposed to the flaked stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a real technological revolution). During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, facilitating agricultural and livestock processes and enabling domination of the environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their subsistence and were thus able to become sedentary.
This axe comes from an old private collection in southern Germany.
It is in very good condition; it is polished over its entire surface, with an old patina.
Dating: Middle Neolithic, 5000/3000 BCE.
Dimensions: Length 11.2 cm - Width 5.7 cm
It bears a handwritten inscription in white (NUK / 150 1/29)
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery
Provenance: Collection from southern Germany acquired in the 1970s and passed on by succession
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating provenance."
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
5000 / 300 avant J.-C.
Name of object
stone battle axe
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
