Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic scraper (No reserve price)

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A large Middle Paleolithic scraper made of flint from Normandy, dating to the Mousterian tradition, about 70,000–250,000 BP, measuring 103 × 79 mm, in excellent condition and originating from a Belgian private collection.

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This fairly large scraper was made from local flint from Normandy and is typical for the MTA (Mousterian of the Acheulean Tradition) of the region. In Normandy and surrounding areas, large quantities of tools were found that were made by H. neanderthalensis. This piece originates from Saint Brice Sous Rânes.
In perfect condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 103 x 79 mm

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

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This fairly large scraper was made from local flint from Normandy and is typical for the MTA (Mousterian of the Acheulean Tradition) of the region. In Normandy and surrounding areas, large quantities of tools were found that were made by H. neanderthalensis. This piece originates from Saint Brice Sous Rânes.
In perfect condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 103 x 79 mm

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 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
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Mousteriaan, App. 70.000 - 250,000 BP
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic scraper
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
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
4466
Objects sold
100%
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