Middle Paleolithic Flint small Middle Paleolithic hand axe

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Small Middle Paleolithic flint hand axe from the lower Paleolithic culture, dating to 75,000–150,000 BP, measuring 95 × 45 mm and in excellent condition with an authenticity certificate, acquired from Belgium in 2000.

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Description from the seller

Small Middle Paleolithic biface crafted from very beautiful glossy patinated flint.
Origin: from the southeast of Morocco, Tafilalt region

Dimensions: 95 x 45 mm
Intact, no restorations.

An authenticity certificate is provided with each lot.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 any permits necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Small Middle Paleolithic biface crafted from very beautiful glossy patinated flint.
Origin: from the southeast of Morocco, Tafilalt region

Dimensions: 95 x 45 mm
Intact, no restorations.

An authenticity certificate is provided with each lot.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 any permits necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Middle Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
75.000 - 150.000 BP
Name of object
small Middle Paleolithic hand axe
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
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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