Paleolithic Flint Aterian collection
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A Paleolithic flint collection from Algeria, dating to circa 145,000–35,000 years ago, featuring small Levallois points, drills, blades and scrapers, in excellent condition with desert patina; sizes 2–8 cm.
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Description from the seller
Typology: Aterian collection.
Material: Flint stone.
Description: This collection comprises amazing small Levallois points, drills, blades and scrapers.
Dating, hominid: These implements belong to the Middle Paleolithic period, circa 145,000–35,000 years ago, and were conceived by Homo sapiens sapiens.
Origin: Found in Algeria.
Sizes: 2 cm to 8 cm.
Condition: Very well preserved, superb desert patina.
Acquired in 2021 from Mr. M., a private collector, who has been collecting since the 1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
Typology: Aterian collection.
Material: Flint stone.
Description: This collection comprises amazing small Levallois points, drills, blades and scrapers.
Dating, hominid: These implements belong to the Middle Paleolithic period, circa 145,000–35,000 years ago, and were conceived by Homo sapiens sapiens.
Origin: Found in Algeria.
Sizes: 2 cm to 8 cm.
Condition: Very well preserved, superb desert patina.
Acquired in 2021 from Mr. M., a private collector, who has been collecting since the 1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
circa 145 000/35 000 years ago
Name of object
Aterian collection
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
