Paleolithic Flint Early Neandertal Bifacial Handaxe

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Selected by Peter Reynaers

Typology : Superb Bifacial Handaxe. Material : Flint stone. Cutting : This amazing bifacial Handaxe was finely knap on both faces. Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 100 000/200 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Neanderthalensis. Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny, Indre et Loire departement . Sizes : 14 cm X 10 cm. Condition : Intact ! Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina. Acquired in 2020 from a French collection. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

No. 100637206

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Paleolithic Flint Early Neandertal Bifacial Handaxe

Typology : Superb Bifacial Handaxe.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : This amazing bifacial Handaxe was finely knap on both faces.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 100 000/200 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Neanderthalensis.
Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny, Indre et Loire departement .
Sizes : 14 cm X 10 cm.
Condition : Intact ! Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.

Acquired in 2020 from a French collection.

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Final bid

€ 156

Expert

Selected by Peter Reynaers

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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