Paleolithic Silex Axe - 12.7 cm
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Authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface from the Aisne region of France, 12.7 cm long, 6.5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick, with orange zoned flint and a fluviatile patina.
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Magnificent authentic Middle Paleolithic gravel-pit biface in orange zoned flint typical of the Aisne region. Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. More precisely in a gravel pit at Vailly-sur-Aisne. A very aesthetic biface due to its fluviatile patina and the zoned flint from which it is made.
Significant patina. Very light recent chips at the tip showing clearly the difference in patina but in no way distorting the piece.
Length 12.7 cm.
Max width: 6.5 cm
Max thickness: 3 cm
Provenance: France, Aisne. Gravel pit of Vailly sur Aisne.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
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Magnificent authentic Middle Paleolithic gravel-pit biface in orange zoned flint typical of the Aisne region. Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. More precisely in a gravel pit at Vailly-sur-Aisne. A very aesthetic biface due to its fluviatile patina and the zoned flint from which it is made.
Significant patina. Very light recent chips at the tip showing clearly the difference in patina but in no way distorting the piece.
Length 12.7 cm.
Max width: 6.5 cm
Max thickness: 3 cm
Provenance: France, Aisne. Gravel pit of Vailly sur Aisne.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining 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
150 000 ; 70 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12.7 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Depth
3 cm
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
12.7 cm
Military Context
No
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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.
