Neolithic Big Flint. 13,5 cm L. Knife - 5000 BC Axe

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Neolithic flint knife from Belgium, ca. 5000 BC, 13.5 cm long, in good condition with no restorations, acquired in 2024 from a private Belgian collection.

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Description from the seller

Quite large axe - knifesmade from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical of the Neolithic culture.
This pieces was specifically used to cut off long blades that could be used as a knife.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 13,5 cm

provenance:
The provider guarantees that he has acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection. Public auction 2024.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT: We do not ship to the United States due to new tariff policies. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay import taxes and any customs fees in the country of destination.
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Quite large axe - knifesmade from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical of the Neolithic culture.
This pieces was specifically used to cut off long blades that could be used as a knife.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 13,5 cm

provenance:
The provider guarantees that he has acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection. Public auction 2024.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT: We do not ship to the United States due to new tariff policies. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay import taxes and any customs fees in the country of destination.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of Origin
Unknown
Century/ Timeframe
5000 BC
Material
Big Flint. 13,5 cm L. Knife - 5000 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
13.5 cm
SpainVerified
198
Objects sold
96.15%
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