Paleolithic Amazing French Chopper
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Amazing French Chopper, a Paleolithic flint tool of the Acheulean culture, measures 12 cm by 10.5 cm and is in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Typology : Amazing Chopper.
Material : Flint.
Cutting : This chopper was made on a flint nodule. Few large flakes were cut to create the cutting edge.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Acheulean Culture ( Lower Paleolithic period, circa 400 000 - 800 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS (European Erectus).
Origin : Found in North of France.
Sizes : 12 cm X 10,5 cm.
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina !!!
Acquired in 2025 from a. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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 take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Typology : Amazing Chopper.
Material : Flint.
Cutting : This chopper was made on a flint nodule. Few large flakes were cut to create the cutting edge.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Acheulean Culture ( Lower Paleolithic period, circa 400 000 - 800 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS (European Erectus).
Origin : Found in North of France.
Sizes : 12 cm X 10,5 cm.
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina !!!
Acquired in 2025 from a. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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 take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
ca 400000 - 800000 years ago
Name of object
Amazing French Chopper
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
