Acheulean Flint Paleolithic biface
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Acheulean paleolithic flint biface, approximately 136 × 80 mm, dating to about 250,000–400,000 years ago, from the Sainte-Même-Les-Carrières gravel pit in Charente, France, in excellent condition and sourced from a private Belgian collection with an authenticity certificate and original provenance, acquired in 2000 (previous owner since 1980).
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Paleolithic biface made from very nicely patinated flint. This piece comes from the Charente department in France and more specifically the gravel pit of 'Sainte-Même-Les-Carrières'. These tools were characteristic of H. erectus (H. heidelbergensis) in Europe.
Dimensions: 136 x 80 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Paleolithic biface made from very nicely patinated flint. This piece comes from the Charente department in France and more specifically the gravel pit of 'Sainte-Même-Les-Carrières'. These tools were characteristic of H. erectus (H. heidelbergensis) in Europe.
Dimensions: 136 x 80 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 250.000 - 400.000 J oud
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
