Neolithic Flint, Quartzite Bent flint tool - 175 mm
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A Neolithic quartzite Faustkeil hand axe, 145 × 78 × 35 mm, with desert patina and carefully worked edge; authentic original artefact from Africa/Libya context, acquired from a German auction house, with delivery restricted to the EU.
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Description from the seller
Very nice hand axe / axe tip
Upper Paleolithic: 600,000 to 200,000 years old
Africa - Libya
Great desert-gloss patina, very well crafted.
Fine grain
Length: 145 mm
Width: 78 mm
Height: 35 mm
Without stand
The hand axe comes from a purchase at an auction house in Germany.
Bought by me in 2025
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
For deliveries to England, the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU
Very nice hand axe / axe tip
Upper Paleolithic: 600,000 to 200,000 years old
Africa - Libya
Great desert-gloss patina, very well crafted.
Fine grain
Length: 145 mm
Width: 78 mm
Height: 35 mm
Without stand
The hand axe comes from a purchase at an auction house in Germany.
Bought by me in 2025
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
For deliveries to England, the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
200,000 BC. vor Chr.
Name of object
Bent flint tool
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Flint, Quartzite
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
175 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
78 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
35 mm
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.
