Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic hand axe or biface

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Midden paleolithic hand-axe/biface made of flint from Mousterian culture, dating to about 250,000–40,000 years ago, measuring 135 × 85 mm, in excellent condition, with provenance from a Belgian private collection and an authentic original artifact.

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Large Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of 'La Prade', Le-Grand-Pressigny, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.

Dimensions 135 x 85 mm

No restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Large Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of 'La Prade', Le-Grand-Pressigny, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.

Dimensions 135 x 85 mm

No restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
250.000-40.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic hand axe or biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
4459
Objects sold
100%
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