Paleolithic Silex Axe - 15.2 cm
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Rare and well patinated Lower Paleolithic biface in flint from Charente, France, dating to roughly 400,000–300,000 years ago, with a length of 15.2 cm, width 8.4 cm, thickness 4.4 cm, and a glossy cuir colour patina.
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Authentic biface from the Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean, made of flint from France, measuring 15.2 cm.
Found in the Charente department (16) in France at Saint Même les Carrières.
Biface with a magnificent river patina in leather-like orange, very shiny.
Good shape, limande-shaped biface with a well-defined edge on one side and retouching directed towards it.
A very slight ancient surface flaw at the base clearly showing the difference between the original flint and the patina that has darkened over time from blue to a leather-like color.
Rare and sought-after piece for its polished, colorful patina and distinctive shape.
St Même
Found at Saint Même, a globally known site for the very beautiful gravel quarry bifaces that were found there.
Length 15.2 cm.
Maximum width: 8.4 cm
Maximum thickness: 4.4 cm
Weight: 521 g
Provenance: France, Charente.
It comes from an old private collection of a former quarry worker who worked in the Charente and Charente Maritime quarries during the first half of the 20th century.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
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Authentic biface from the Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean, made of flint from France, measuring 15.2 cm.
Found in the Charente department (16) in France at Saint Même les Carrières.
Biface with a magnificent river patina in leather-like orange, very shiny.
Good shape, limande-shaped biface with a well-defined edge on one side and retouching directed towards it.
A very slight ancient surface flaw at the base clearly showing the difference between the original flint and the patina that has darkened over time from blue to a leather-like color.
Rare and sought-after piece for its polished, colorful patina and distinctive shape.
St Même
Found at Saint Même, a globally known site for the very beautiful gravel quarry bifaces that were found there.
Length 15.2 cm.
Maximum width: 8.4 cm
Maximum thickness: 4.4 cm
Weight: 521 g
Provenance: France, Charente.
It comes from an old private collection of a former quarry worker who worked in the Charente and Charente Maritime quarries during the first half of the 20th century.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/ Timeframe
environ 400 000 ; 300 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
1970
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15.2 cm
Width
8.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1962
Depth
4.4 cm
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
15.2 cm
Military Context
No
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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.
