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LOT 0284
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
VERY LARGE STONE AGE 'CHARENTE' KNAPPED FLINT AXE HEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 5000 YEARS B.P.
8 7/8 in. (1.19 kg, 22.5 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 5000 YEARS B.P.
8 7/8 in. (1.19 kg, 22.5 cm).
Biconvex in section with square butt and broad cutting edge, regular in shape and with unusual colouration. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Charente, Dordogne Region, France.
From an old French collection formed in the early 1900s.
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, lady collector.
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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.
