Lot 27
**Originally Listed At $300**
Northern Europe, Denmark and Southern Scandinavia, Neolithic Period, ca. 4000 to 2500 BCE. A fine group of four Neolithic hand-knapped chert tools, each skillfully flaked from semi-translucent flint in shades of pale grey, ochre, and rose. The collection includes broad bifacial blades and pointed forms likely intended for woodworking, processing hides, or general cutting tasks, showcasing characteristic Neolithic craftsmanship. The largest example measures 5.5" L x 2.5" W (14 cm x 6.4 cm). The surfaces exhibit clear percussion flake scars and original cortex remnants, evidence of their ancient production techniques. These utilitarian tools reflect the essential technology of early farming and settlement cultures of Denmark and Southern Scandinavia. Size of largest: 5.5" L x 2.5" W (14 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005
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- Condition: Some chips and abrasions, otherwise good condition.
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