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| Auction Closes At: |
10:08:00 07/23/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
252. Danish Neolithic Flint Adzes (2) |
| Estimate: |
$1,000-$1,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$500.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Paleolithic Stone Tools (through Neolithic)
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| Culture or Country: |
Denmark / Northern Europe.
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| Period: |
Neolithic period, ca. 3900 - 1700 BC.
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| Size: |
7”H. & 10”H. |
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| Description: |
Two knapped flint axe or adze blades, both with ancient surface patinas and scattered deposits. The flint adze is part of the technology that marked Neolithic life in northwestern Europe, alongside farming, pottery, and long houses. Adzes of this type are often found inside of dolmens, large granite blocks that form tombs. Both are intact, exc. cond. Mounted together on a custom metal base. |
| Provenance: |
NYC. collection, ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$60.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Danish Neolithic Flint Adzes (2)
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