A good-sized Neolithic flint arrowhead found on the Yorkshire Wolds

A good-sized Neolithic flint arrowhead found on the Yorkshire Wolds

Code: 2199

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Description: A good-sized grey flint pointed arrowhead with dense blue-white patination, a small edge chip, otherwise condition good. Found on the Yorkshire Wolds.

Size: 40 mm/1.6 ins. in length

Culture: Neolithic

Date: c. 3000 B.C.

Provenance: Ex Dr. H.A. Fawcett Collection with his collectors mark.

Background: Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett (1891-1982) built up an important collection of ancient implements, weapons and ornaments that eventually numbered some eight thousand items. The bulk of this collection is now in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, but Fawcett previously sold or traded many pieces in order to improve his collection. His distinctive monogram and careful recording of provenance makes his pieces readily identifiable.

UK sale only please.