Paleolithic Flint Hand axe (No reserve price)
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A Paleolithic flint hand axe, circa 500,000–180,000 BC, measuring 9.2 cm by 5 cm, in good condition with provenance from a private collection and acquired in 2000.
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A flint handaxe from the Palaeolithic period presenting a dark brown stone with attractive dark striations throughout. Relatively large in size, the original stone was skilfully modelled into a bifacial, teardrop-shaped handaxe, moulded to fit the grip of the hand. To the top is a projecting point for use. Such shape was achieved using a hammerstone to strike flakes, progressively smaller in size, from around the edges.
Handaxes were multi-purposed and were produced from striking a natural piece of flint with either a stone, bone or antler. A major milestone in human evolution and spanning over the past 2.6 million years, stone tools cover the vast majority of the history of the technological developments achieved by the genus Homo. They present the earliest form of material culture, offering important evidence about the life of our ancestors.
Measurements (circa): L 9.2cm x W 5cm
Provenance: Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; from collections formed since before 1970.
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
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.
A flint handaxe from the Palaeolithic period presenting a dark brown stone with attractive dark striations throughout. Relatively large in size, the original stone was skilfully modelled into a bifacial, teardrop-shaped handaxe, moulded to fit the grip of the hand. To the top is a projecting point for use. Such shape was achieved using a hammerstone to strike flakes, progressively smaller in size, from around the edges.
Handaxes were multi-purposed and were produced from striking a natural piece of flint with either a stone, bone or antler. A major milestone in human evolution and spanning over the past 2.6 million years, stone tools cover the vast majority of the history of the technological developments achieved by the genus Homo. They present the earliest form of material culture, offering important evidence about the life of our ancestors.
Measurements (circa): L 9.2cm x W 5cm
Provenance: Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; from collections formed since before 1970.
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
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
Circa 500,000-180,000 BC
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
