Paleolithic Flint Rare Flint Cup Stone
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Rare flint cup stone from the Mousterian Middle Paleolithic (circa 300,000–50,000 years ago), found in Grand Pressigny, France, attributed to Homo Neanderthalensis, measuring 18 × 13 cm, in very good condition with a beautiful patina, acquired in 2015 from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Typology : Rare Cup stone.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : 100 % artefact !!! This cup stone was cut on a flint stone. Its use is enigmatic !
Dating, hominid : This artefact belongs to the Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 300 000 years / 50 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Neanderthalensis.
Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area.
Sizes : 18 cm x 13 cm.
Condition :Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2015 from Mr. Z. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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.
Typology : Rare Cup stone.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : 100 % artefact !!! This cup stone was cut on a flint stone. Its use is enigmatic !
Dating, hominid : This artefact belongs to the Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 300 000 years / 50 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Neanderthalensis.
Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area.
Sizes : 18 cm x 13 cm.
Condition :Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2015 from Mr. Z. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 300 00 years / 50 000 years ago)
Name of object
Rare Flint Cup Stone
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
