LOT OF THREE POLISHED AXES, one with a slightly pitted throat.
Grey and black st…

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LOT OF THREE POLISHED AXES, one with a slightly pitted throat. Grey and black stone. Morocco (?), Neolithic. L. : 10 / 11 and 13.5 cm --- COLLECTION by APPOINTMENT and PRESENTATION of the Slip Acquired in CAEN Saturday December 3rd 5pm to 8pm Monday December 5th 10am to 7pm Wednesday, December 14 to Friday, December 16 10am to 6pm Pick up must be done before Friday December 16th at 6pm. For all requests and shipping estimates, contact MAILBOXES : [email protected] or 02 35 20 46 47. No shipping by us. Repatriation to Paris possible for small paintings and objects on request. Any lot not collected will be considered as abandoned.

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LOT OF THREE POLISHED AXES, one with a slightly pitted throat. Grey and black stone. Morocco (?), Neolithic. L. : 10 / 11 and 13.5 cm --- COLLECTION by APPOINTMENT and PRESENTATION of the Slip Acquired in CAEN Saturday December 3rd 5pm to 8pm Monday December 5th 10am to 7pm Wednesday, December 14 to Friday, December 16 10am to 6pm Pick up must be done before Friday December 16th at 6pm. For all requests and shipping estimates, contact MAILBOXES : [email protected] or 02 35 20 46 47. No shipping by us. Repatriation to Paris possible for small paintings and objects on request. Any lot not collected will be considered as abandoned.

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