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LOT 1762
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
LARGE STONE AGE GREEN JASPER AXE HEAD FROM NIGER
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
5 5/8 in. (231 grams, 14.2 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
5 5/8 in. (231 grams, 14.2 cm).
Scaphoid in section with parallel sides and broad rounded cutting edge to each end. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Niger, North Africa.
From an old Paris collection.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
FOOTNOTES:
Very well preserved with a deep green patina from being exposed for a period of time to the sun and sand storms of North Africa.
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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.
