Neolithic Stoneware Tool - 140 mm (No reserve price)

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Acheulean sandstone biface, 140 mm high, 85 mm wide, 45 mm deep, dating to around 45,000 BC, from a North American origin, in excellent condition from a private French archaeology collection acquired in 1974.

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Magnificent Acheulean biface from 300,000 to 45,000 BC, originating from a private archaeology collection in France. North African biface from Morocco, private archaeology collection.

Magnificent Acheulean biface from 300,000 to 45,000 BC, originating from a private archaeology collection in France. North African biface from Morocco, private archaeology collection.

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Culture
Neolithic
Era
Before 1400
No. of items
1
Century/ Timeframe
45000 avant JC
Country of Origin
North America
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1974
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
140 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
85 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
45 mm
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Object sold
Private

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