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LOT 1572

Stone Age Published French Polished Handaxe

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4500 B.P.

4 3/8 in. (173 grams, 11.1 cm).

Teardrop-shaped with narrow butt, rounded sides and deep curved edge with polished blade, remains of an inscription, 'purpaN'? to one side. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old large French collection.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.

Accompanied by a copy of the relevant book pages where this handaxe is published.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1572

Stone Age Published French Polished Handaxe

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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