ACHEULEAN NEOLITHIC FIST AXE, Reg Rubiana, Kufra District, Libya Stermer COA

Description

ACHEULEAN NEOLITHIC EGYPT FIST AXE, KNIFE, BLADE or TOOL, Ben Stermer COA
Circa 1.5 Million Years to 35O,OOOB.P.
Kufra District, Libya
Found in the 194O's and 195O's, in various stream beds and blow outs
in the Desert on the fringes of Erg Rubiana, Libya.  Erg is a general term
for Sand Dune Desert, also encompassing Regs (a mixture of rock and sand),
and Hamadas (higher plateaus, rock strewn, with most of the sand having
blown away).
PROVENANCE
:
EX:
Estate Liquidation of a Private Collector ~ Port Townsend, Washington
DESCRIPTION
:
In a Heavily Patinated Tan Brown Jasper or Chert, as pictured.
Exhibits a very nice Heavily Sand Blast Desert Varnish overall.  No Modern Damage.
Length is 5-1/2", or 141mm.
SHIPPING
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REFUNDS
:  Artifacts that are Certified, or that have a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) are not returnable.  If the Artifact does not have a COA, or is not Certified, then the Buyer may return the Item within 14 days, for a full refund, except for the Return Shipping charges.  Return Shipping Charges are not refundable.  If the Item is returned within the 14 day return period, a FULL REFUND will be
issued on receipt of the Item in good, unaltered, uncleaned, and undamaged condition. (No marks, chips, tampering, scratches, or flakes).  Items purchased for less than the List Price or by "Make An Offer" are sold "as is" and not returnable under any circumstances.
GUARANTEE
:  All lots Certified or with COAs by a third party Grading or Authentication service are Guaranteed As Described.  Lots without Certification or COAs are described to the best of my ability based on my experience and knowledge.  This is not a guarantee of Condition, Attribution, or Age.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask "before" you purchase or bid any lot. This is a rare early Bronze Age flat axe, dating to c. 1700 - 1500 B.C. Its form is consistent with the Arreton developed flat axehead type, of Early to Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1700 to c. 1500 BC). See WMID-3941D2, LEIC-5BE6A3 and SWYOR-D09336 for comparison.
OBJECT:
Flat Axe
CULTURE:
Early to Mid Bronze Age
DATE:
c. 1700 - 1500 B.C.
MATERIAL:
Bronze
SIZE:
89.87mm x 28.80mm x 13.95mm  x 7.71mm
WEIGHT:
70.08 grams
PROVENANCE:
Ex. European Private Collection.
This item is unconditionally guaranteed to be ancient and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.