Paleolithic Flint Paleolithic chopping tool
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Description from the seller
Large Paleolithic chopping tool from the well-known Wiméreux site (Pointe-aux-Oies) which was already discovered in 1967 in the north of France.
The choppers from this site are made from generally quite large flint nodules found there.
They are associated with an early Homo erectus and Wiméreux is probably the northernmost site of this industry.
This specimen has over time developed a beautiful color palette on the flake faces. The actual color on the inside of the flint nodules is gray-black, visible at a few small damaged spots.
Each sold item/lot is provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin: The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally. The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot. He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged. If this process takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Large Paleolithic chopping tool from the well-known Wiméreux site (Pointe-aux-Oies) which was already discovered in 1967 in the north of France.
The choppers from this site are made from generally quite large flint nodules found there.
They are associated with an early Homo erectus and Wiméreux is probably the northernmost site of this industry.
This specimen has over time developed a beautiful color palette on the flake faces. The actual color on the inside of the flint nodules is gray-black, visible at a few small damaged spots.
Each sold item/lot is provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin: The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally. The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot. He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged. If this process takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 600.000 - 850.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Paleolithic chopping tool
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
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.
