Mousterian Flint Large Middle Paleolithic hand axe/biface
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Mousterian culture hand axe/biface from the middle Paleolithic, made of flint, 158 × 90 mm, in excellent condition, dating to 150,000–40,000 years ago, authentic/original, from a Belgian private collection, acquired in 2000 with a provenance back to 1980, no restorations, supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Sturdy mid-Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of Bergerac, Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
In perfect condition !
Dimensions 158 x 90 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkunft:
The seller guarantees that they obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Sturdy mid-Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated flint and found in the vicinity of Bergerac, Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
In perfect condition !
Dimensions 158 x 90 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkunft:
The seller guarantees that they obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required 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
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
150.000-40.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Large Middle Paleolithic hand axe/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.
