Paleolithic Quartzite Very large Paleolithic chopping tool

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Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made of fine quartzite, dating to about 400,000–800,000 BP, from a Paleolithic culture, provenance from a Belgian private collection, dimensions 126 × 140 mm, weight 1.4 kg, in excellent condition and authentic/original.

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Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made from fine quartzite. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 126 x 140 mm
Weight is 1.4 Kg !
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity

Provenance/origin:

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made from fine quartzite. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 126 x 140 mm
Weight is 1.4 Kg !
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity

Provenance/origin:

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 400.000-800.000 BP
Name of object
Very large Paleolithic chopping tool
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
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
BelgiumVerified
4453
Objects sold
100%
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