Paleolithic Jasper, Iron, Stone Hand axe - 11 cm (No reserve price)
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Paleolithic hand axe, made from iron-rich jasper and stone, with a clearly defined working edge, measuring 11 cm high and 9.5 cm wide, in very good condition, acquired in 2024 from the Netherlands and part of a private collection.
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Prehistoric stone hand axe / heavy-duty chopper made from a dense iron-rich jasper/silcrete-type stone.
The piece shows a clearly defined working edge with multiple flake scars and a naturally raised dorsal ridge.
Its ergonomic shape suggests use for chopping, breaking, or general processing tasks.
The material is very hard and well-suited for impact work.
Provenance:
Found in the Netherlands (river terrace gravels).
Stone objects of this prehistoric type have been collected and held in private collections in the Netherlands since before 1999.
This specific item was acquired directly by the current owner in 2024–2025, the Netherlands, and has since formed part of a private collection.
From the private collection of H.L., the Netherlands.
Legally obtained from publicly accessible river gravel deposits with no protected archaeological context.
No excavation was carried out.
No permit or authorization from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) is required for ownership or sale.
International shipping follows standard regulations for archaeological stone artifacts, which do not involve restricted materials. The item will be carefully packed using protective materials and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe and secure delivery.
Prehistoric stone hand axe / heavy-duty chopper made from a dense iron-rich jasper/silcrete-type stone.
The piece shows a clearly defined working edge with multiple flake scars and a naturally raised dorsal ridge.
Its ergonomic shape suggests use for chopping, breaking, or general processing tasks.
The material is very hard and well-suited for impact work.
Provenance:
Found in the Netherlands (river terrace gravels).
Stone objects of this prehistoric type have been collected and held in private collections in the Netherlands since before 1999.
This specific item was acquired directly by the current owner in 2024–2025, the Netherlands, and has since formed part of a private collection.
From the private collection of H.L., the Netherlands.
Legally obtained from publicly accessible river gravel deposits with no protected archaeological context.
No excavation was carried out.
No permit or authorization from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) is required for ownership or sale.
International shipping follows standard regulations for archaeological stone artifacts, which do not involve restricted materials. The item will be carefully packed using protective materials and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe and secure delivery.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
Paleolithic period
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Iron, Jasper, Stone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1998
Width
9.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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