Paleolithic Silex Axe - 11.3 cm (No reserve price)
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Levallois point of the Middle Paleolithic in very good condition, about 11.3 cm long, 5.5 cm wide and 1.2 cm thick, made of flint, dating to 150,000–70,000 BC and found in Indre-et-Loire, France.
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Magnificent and authentic Levallois point of 11.3 cm from the Middle Paleolithic (Mousterian).
Found in the department of Indre-et-Loire (37) in France.
This point originated from a so-called Levallois core to form a point of this type, which was sometimes retouched to obtain a so-called "Mousterian" point.
We find the beautiful leaf-shaped form with the bulb of percussion.
Some retouch all around.
Dimensions :
Length : 11.3 cm
Maximum width : 5.5 cm
Maximum thickness : 1.2 cm.
Provenance : France, Indre et Loire.
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.
Magnificent and authentic Levallois point of 11.3 cm from the Middle Paleolithic (Mousterian).
Found in the department of Indre-et-Loire (37) in France.
This point originated from a so-called Levallois core to form a point of this type, which was sometimes retouched to obtain a so-called "Mousterian" point.
We find the beautiful leaf-shaped form with the bulb of percussion.
Some retouch all around.
Dimensions :
Length : 11.3 cm
Maximum width : 5.5 cm
Maximum thickness : 1.2 cm.
Provenance : France, Indre et Loire.
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
150 000 ; 70 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11.3 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
1.2 cm
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
11.3 cm
Military Context
No
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