Paleolithic Quartzite Very large Paleolithic chopping tool
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Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made of quartzite, dating to circa 400,000–800,000 BP, from the Ouarzazate area in southern Morocco, attributed to early Homo erectus, in excellent condition with patina, weighing about 1.4 kg and measuring 126 by 140 mm, from a private Belgian collection with an authenticity certificate.
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Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made from fine quartzite. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 126 x 140 mm
Weight is 1.4 Kg !
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Very large Paleolithic chopping tool made from fine quartzite. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 126 x 140 mm
Weight is 1.4 Kg !
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 400.000-800.000 BP
Name of object
Very large Paleolithic chopping tool
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
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.
