Paleolithic hardstone Paleolithic biface
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Description from the seller
Small but finely worked biface made from a dark and heavy hardstone. Remnants of the cortex present. Found in the vicinity of Tan Tan in the southern part of Morocco.
Intact without any restoration
Dimensions 118 x 57 mm
Each sold lot will be supplied with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
The seller ensures that any required permits, such as an export license, are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes longer than a few days.
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Small but finely worked biface made from a dark and heavy hardstone. Remnants of the cortex present. Found in the vicinity of Tan Tan in the southern part of Morocco.
Intact without any restoration
Dimensions 118 x 57 mm
Each sold lot will be supplied with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
The seller ensures that any required permits, such as an export license, are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes longer than a few days.
After you have made these adjustments, you can resubmit the lot.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
hardstone
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
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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.
