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LOT 1452
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
STONE AGE SAHARA SPECKLED STONE AXEHEAD GROUP
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 2 3/4 in. (355 grams total, 40-69 mm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 2 3/4 in. (355 grams total, 40-69 mm).
Including one D-shaped with angled cutting edge, one with acute facets forming the edge, and other types. [4, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found North Africa.
Ex Ian Richardson collection, Sunderland, UK.
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.
