Paleolithic Axe - 10 cm (No reserve price)

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Two polished dolerite Palæolithic axes, each roughly 11 cm long, 10 cm high and 5 cm wide, with finely hammered bevels blending into the body and a regular biface finish, dating to between 300,000 and 100,000 years ago and likely used as a knife; origin France, acquired in 2020 from Maison de vente aux enchères, previously owned by Collection privée, condition État raisonnable.

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Two polished axes, both made of dolerite.
Carefully and finely chiseled, they feature bevels.
perfectly polished, blending naturally into the body of the tool according to a
Very regular curve. They share the same overall, rather rustic appearance.
The biface has a regular shape and careful flaking. Its dating would be between 300,000 and 100,000 years ago, and it was most likely used as a knife.

Two polished axes, both made of dolerite.
Carefully and finely chiseled, they feature bevels.
perfectly polished, blending naturally into the body of the tool according to a
Very regular curve. They share the same overall, rather rustic appearance.
The biface has a regular shape and careful flaking. Its dating would be between 300,000 and 100,000 years ago, and it was most likely used as a knife.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/ Timeframe
paléolithique
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Fair
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
France
Height
10 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
5 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
11 cm
Military Context
No
FranceVerified
216
Objects sold
81.82%
Private

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