Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic hand-axe/biface

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Mousterian Middle Paleolithic flint hand axe/biface, 87 × 72 mm, made from patinated flint and dating to 250,000–40,000 years ago, in reasonable condition with authentic/original provenance from a Belgian collection and found in Nièvre, France, supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

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Subtriangular Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from a nicely patinated flint and found in the Nièvre department, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Some more recent damage visible along the edge (see colorations in the patina)

Dimensions 87 x 72 mm

No restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he 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 all permits that may be required 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.

Subtriangular Middle Paleolithic hand axe made from a nicely patinated flint and found in the Nièvre department, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Some more recent damage visible along the edge (see colorations in the patina)

Dimensions 87 x 72 mm

No restorations.

Each sold item/lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he 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 all permits that may be required 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
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
250.000-40.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic hand-axe/biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Fair
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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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.

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