Paleolithic Exceptional Acheulean biface - 26.5 cm
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Exceptional Acheulean biface, a large Gré-Quartzite handaxe from Paleolithic culture, measuring 26.5 cm high and 12.5 cm wide and dating to about 150,000 BC.
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*** Exceptional Acheulean biface ***
Very large Acheulean biface, massive, RARE DIMENSION
Gré-Quartzite
Superb wind patina
Sub-Saharan West Africa
H : 26.5 cm
L: 12.5 cm
Provenance: former private collection of Mr. PV
Previous collector since 1980 by Mr. AV
Shipping: Collissimo with tracking number.
The seller can prove that the lot has been obtained legally.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are organized.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
*** Exceptional Acheulean biface ***
Very large Acheulean biface, massive, RARE DIMENSION
Gré-Quartzite
Superb wind patina
Sub-Saharan West Africa
H : 26.5 cm
L: 12.5 cm
Provenance: former private collection of Mr. PV
Previous collector since 1980 by Mr. AV
Shipping: Collissimo with tracking number.
The seller can prove that the lot has been obtained legally.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are organized.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
150 000 BC
Name of object
Exceptional Acheulean biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2011
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
26.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
12.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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