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Learn MoreNeolithic Stone Age Flint Core
- This rare large Neolithic flint core was sourced from the famed Loire Valley region of France
- This incredible artifact demonstrates early human technological innovation and craftsmanship
- This core was discovered in 1967 at the significant archaeological site of Grand Pressigny
- Mounted on an elegant bronze stand for display
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The production of flint cores was a task reserved for the most skilled craftsmen of the. . .
The production of flint cores was a task reserved for the most skilled craftsmen of the Neolithic era, requiring unparalleled precision. Utilizing both gravity and strength, these artisans produced finely cut edges. The exceptional crypto-crystalline structure of flint allowed for the creation of edges with extraordinary sharpness and durability, attributes that have endured through the millennia. Now mounted on an elegant bronzed metal stand, this flint core is preserved as impeccably as on the day it was unearthed from French soil.
Sourced from the significant archaeological site at Grand Pressigny in the Loire Valley region, this flint core has been part of a private UK collection since 1967. Their availability outside a museum context is exceedingly rare, making this Neolithic artifact a peerless treasure for aficionados of history, art and ancient craftsmanship.
12 1/2" high x 5" wide x 3" deep
Provenance:
Private Collection, UK
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Period: | Ancient |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Other |
Depth: | 3.0 in. (7.62 cm) |
Width: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
Height: | 12.5 in. (31.75 cm) |
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