Paleolithic flint Axe - 12 cm (No reserve price)

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Paleolithic flint stone tool from France, 12 cm long, 12 cm high and 7 cm wide, dating to around 200,000 years ago, in reasonable condition.

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Stone tools are mainly made from flakes: this is the case for scrapers and points. During this period, some bifaces as well as tools made on blades are produced.
Bifaces from Périgord and the Pikes of Grand Préssigny.
Delivered on display stands, secure packaging.

Stone tools are mainly made from flakes: this is the case for scrapers and points. During this period, some bifaces as well as tools made on blades are produced.
Bifaces from Périgord and the Pikes of Grand Préssigny.
Delivered on display stands, secure packaging.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/ Timeframe
-200000
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
flint
Condition
Fair
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
France
Height
12 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
12 cm
Military Context
No
FranceVerified
216
Objects sold
81.82%
Private

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