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LOT 1984
Very Large French Stone Age Knapped Flint Axe Head
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
7 3/4 in. (1.15 kg, 19.6 cm).
Knapped as an irregular rectangle with a large area of cortex to one face, chamfered cutting edge; inked 'NC' legend. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Dordogne area of France.
Acquired in the 1970s-1990s.
From the collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).
Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
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