Paleolithic Magnificent pointed Acheulean biface - 18 cm
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Pointed Acheulean biface made of grey quartzite from the Paleolithic era, circa 150,000 BC, measuring 18 cm high by 8 cm wide, in excellent condition with provenance from a private collection in France and acquired in 2011.
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Paleolithic Acheulean pointed biface in quartzite
Acheulean 150,000 BC
Intact
WESTERN SAHARA 18 cm * 8 cm
SUPERB wind-worn patina
PROVENANCE: former private collection
previous collector since the 70s-80s by Mr AV
SHIPMENT: collissimo with tracking number
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Paleolithic Acheulean pointed biface in quartzite
Acheulean 150,000 BC
Intact
WESTERN SAHARA 18 cm * 8 cm
SUPERB wind-worn patina
PROVENANCE: former private collection
previous collector since the 70s-80s by Mr AV
SHIPMENT: collissimo with tracking number
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
An important information. The seller guarantees that he is legally entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
150 000 BC
Name of object
Magnificent pointed Acheulean biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2011
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
18 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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