Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic hand axe or biface

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Mousterian middle Paleolithic flint hand axe/biface, dating 150,000–40,000 years ago, in excellent condition, acquired in 2000 from a Belgian private collection, dimensions 108 × 70 mm, with authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

Sturdy Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from beautifully patinated flint and found in the vicinity of Bergerac, Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic in which the Neanderthal is central.
Remnants of the flint nodule kept for a better and safer grip.

Dimensions 108 x 70 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 comes from a Belgian collection.

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

Sturdy Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from beautifully patinated flint and found in the vicinity of Bergerac, Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic in which the Neanderthal is central.
Remnants of the flint nodule kept for a better and safer grip.

Dimensions 108 x 70 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 comes from a Belgian collection.

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

Details

Culture
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
150.000-40.000 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
BelgiumVerified
4433
Objects sold
100%
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