{"product_id":"neolithic-agate-axe","title":"Neolithic Agate Axe Head | Ténéré, Sahara | c. 4500–6000 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial and finely finished Neolithic axe head knapped from flint\/agate, with an intact cutting edge and a beautiful natural patina. Originating from the Ténéré region of the Saharan Neolithic (Tenerean culture), this piece was crafted by the same skilled artisans who produced the distinctive leaf-shaped arrowheads characteristic of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate — exceptionally hard and fine-grained — was a prized raw material for both functional tools and prestige objects. This example is notably large and heavy, yet displays the careful finishing typical of high-quality Tenerean lithic work. No restorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145 × 74 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flint\/Agate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 4500–6000 years (Neolithic, Tenerean)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ténéré, Sahara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a Belgian private collection; acquired at auction. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46967805378749,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/f21a5e24-6317-42a6-930f-f81236cf471b.jpg?v=1781991281","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/neolithic-agate-axe","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}