Paleolithic Silex Axe - 10.8 cm (No reserve price)
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Authentic Middle Paleolithic Mousterian flint biface from Charente, France, 10.8 cm long, with fine workmanship, a prominent patina, sharp edges, and a small geode on one side.
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Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic Mousterian flint biface measuring 10.8 cm.
Origin: Charente (16), France.
A finely crafted biface with a very pronounced patina, characteristic of surface bifaces from Charente.
The tip is very fine and the edges are still sharp.
There is a small geode on one side, which makes it an aesthetically pleasing piece.
A fine typical piece.
The exact site of discovery will be provided to the buyer.
Length: 10.8 cm.
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic Mousterian flint biface measuring 10.8 cm.
Origin: Charente (16), France.
A finely crafted biface with a very pronounced patina, characteristic of surface bifaces from Charente.
The tip is very fine and the edges are still sharp.
There is a small geode on one side, which makes it an aesthetically pleasing piece.
A fine typical piece.
The exact site of discovery will be provided to the buyer.
Length: 10.8 cm.
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/timeframe
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Inherited
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
1995
Country acquired from
France
Height
10.8 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
10.8 cm
Military Context
No
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