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LOT 1501
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
STONE AGE POLISHED STONE FLATAXE
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (232 grams, 12.3 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (232 grams, 12.3 cm).
With cylindrical body and flat butt, broad curved cutting edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a very old English collection based on the cabinet patination.
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. similar item in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.WG.1541.
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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.
