Paleolithic RARE Acheulean biface in quartz - 18.5 cm
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Rare Acheulean quartz biface dating to about 150,000 BC, 18.5 cm high and 8 cm wide, from an ancient private collection and acquired in 2011 in France.
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RARE Acheulean biface in QUARTZ
Acheulean 150,000 BC
Intacte
WESTERN SAHARA 18.5 cm * 8 cm
SUPERB wind-worn patina
PROVENANCE : old private collection
dating back to the 70s-80s through Mr AV
SHIPPING : Colissimo with tracking number
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One important note. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are organized.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
RARE Acheulean biface in QUARTZ
Acheulean 150,000 BC
Intacte
WESTERN SAHARA 18.5 cm * 8 cm
SUPERB wind-worn patina
PROVENANCE : old private collection
dating back to the 70s-80s through Mr AV
SHIPPING : Colissimo with tracking number
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
One important note. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are organized.
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
RARE Acheulean biface in quartz
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2011
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
18.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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.
