Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic hand axe or biface
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Mousterian culture large middle palaeolithic sub-triangular flint hand axe/biface, 111 × 86 mm, in excellent condition and dating to 250,000–40,000 years ago, made of patinated flint, acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2000 with provenance from Belgium, previously owned by a private collection since 1980, no restorations, supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Large middle Paleolithic sub-triangular hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of 'La Prade', Le-Grand-Pressigny, France. The indentations around the tip are intentional and not damage. The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central. Remnants of the silex nodule retained for a better and safer grip.
Dimensions 111 x 86 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Large middle Paleolithic sub-triangular hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of 'La Prade', Le-Grand-Pressigny, France. The indentations around the tip are intentional and not damage. The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central. Remnants of the silex nodule retained for a better and safer grip.
Dimensions 111 x 86 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If this 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
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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.
