Paleolithic Silex Axe - 17.2 cm
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Beau, large and authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface, 10.5 cm long and 17.2 cm high, from Yonne, France, dating to circa 300,000–40,000 BP.
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Beautiful, large and authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface measuring 17.2 cm.
Originating from Yonne (89) in France.
A biface of fine workmanship with a substantial double patina.
It was flaked from a rather rough nodular piece of flint, which left a significant amount of cortex and, above all, a cavity on one side, making it a very atypical biface.
The tip is very fine and the edges are still sharp.
A very interesting piece that stands out from the ordinary.
Old inscription: "Les chataigniers Villecien 25-10-1988".
Length 17.2 cm.
Provenance: France, Yonne.
The lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Beautiful, large and authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface measuring 17.2 cm.
Originating from Yonne (89) in France.
A biface of fine workmanship with a substantial double patina.
It was flaked from a rather rough nodular piece of flint, which left a significant amount of cortex and, above all, a cavity on one side, making it a very atypical biface.
The tip is very fine and the edges are still sharp.
A very interesting piece that stands out from the ordinary.
Old inscription: "Les chataigniers Villecien 25-10-1988".
Length 17.2 cm.
Provenance: France, Yonne.
The lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to 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
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Inherited
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Height
17.2 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1988
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
10.5 cm
Military Context
No
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