Paleolithic Quartzite Paleolithic chopper
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A large Paleolithic chopper made from local quartzite, dating to approximately 180,000–70,000 years ago, in good condition, dimensions 122 × 98 mm, provenance from a Belgian private collection, original/authentic, with an authenticity certificate included.
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Description from the seller
This large chopper was made from local quartzite. The site of Alpiarça, south of Lisbon, has yielded quite a lot of mid-Paleolithic material during the construction of a swimming pool and a park. These choppers are associated with tools from the later Acheulean (Micoquian) of this find.
Soft patinated flake scars, intact, no restorations. Beautiful working marks (see close-up photos)
Dimensions 122 x 98 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits necessary for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
This large chopper was made from local quartzite. The site of Alpiarça, south of Lisbon, has yielded quite a lot of mid-Paleolithic material during the construction of a swimming pool and a park. These choppers are associated with tools from the later Acheulean (Micoquian) of this find.
Soft patinated flake scars, intact, no restorations. Beautiful working marks (see close-up photos)
Dimensions 122 x 98 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits necessary for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
180.000 - 70.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Paleolithic chopper
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
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.
