Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic biface/handaxe
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Cordiform Middle Paleolithic handaxe from the Mousterian culture, a flint tool dating to about 70,000–150,000 years ago, with dimensions 120 × 87 mm and in excellent condition, from a Belgian collection acquired in 2000.
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Well worked cordiform handaxe. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis, made during the Mousterian period of the Middle Paleolithic, some 70,000-150,000 years ago.
Found in local gravel pits of Vailly-sûr-Aisne, Aisne region, France.
Dimensions: 120 x 87 mm
No restorations
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Provenance / origin
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
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Will be arranged for the shipping of this parcel.
If it takes longer than a few days, he will inform the buyer about this in a timely manner.
Well worked cordiform handaxe. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis, made during the Mousterian period of the Middle Paleolithic, some 70,000-150,000 years ago.
Found in local gravel pits of Vailly-sûr-Aisne, Aisne region, France.
Dimensions: 120 x 87 mm
No restorations
Each sold item/lot is provided with a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance / origin
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The provider guarantees that they are authorized to send this parcel.
He will ensure that all necessary permits are obtained.
Will be arranged for the shipping of this parcel.
If it takes longer than a few days, he will inform the buyer about this in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mousterian
Century/ Timeframe
150.000-70.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface/handaxe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
