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LOT 1471
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
STONE AGE KNAPPED CHERT TOOL GROUP
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 - 4 in. (158 grams total, 9.1-10.1 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 - 4 in. (158 grams total, 9.1-10.1 cm).
Leaf-shaped flakes of curved profile, one with cortex to base; each with inked inscription: '#778', '#779' and '#784'. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Robert De Rustafjell (1876-1943), acquired in Thebes prior to 1909.
Deaccessioned from The Heckscher Museum of Art, Long Island, New York.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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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.
