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LOT 0338
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
STONE AGE PIERCED BOAT-SHAPED AXEHEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 3/4 in. (852 grams, 17 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 3/4 in. (852 grams, 17 cm).
With curved butt and convex sides, offset mounting hole. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.168, for type.
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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.
