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LOT 0331
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE STONE AGE KNAPPED FLINT AXEHEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 7TH-5TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 in. (2.05 kg, 33 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 7TH-5TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 in. (2.05 kg, 33 cm).
Square in section with broad rounded butt and only slightly narrower tip, polished, some cortex remaining.
PROVENANCE:
From the property of Mr O.S., a late Suffolk, UK, gentleman, who acquired at auction from the 1960s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Madsen, A.P., Antiquités Préhistoriques du Danemark, Copenhagen, 1872, pl.26, 1.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
