Middle Paleolithic flint Axe
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A large Mousterian flint biface with cortex remnants, made from local Aisne flint in northern France, dating to 150,000–70,000 years ago (Homo neanderthalensis), with overall dimensions 142 × 87 mm, in good condition and acquired from a private collection in Belgium; accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
A fairly large biface with cortex remnants made in the typical local flint from the Aisne.
Dating: Mousterian, 150,000-70,000 years old, H. Neanderthalensis.
Origin: Aisne region, Northern France, without an exact findspot.
Likely found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river, late 19th - early 20th century.
Slightly eroded patina. Except for a few small damages, intact.
Dimensions 142 x 87 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
A fairly large biface with cortex remnants made in the typical local flint from the Aisne.
Dating: Mousterian, 150,000-70,000 years old, H. Neanderthalensis.
Origin: Aisne region, Northern France, without an exact findspot.
Likely found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river, late 19th - early 20th century.
Slightly eroded patina. Except for a few small damages, intact.
Dimensions 142 x 87 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Middle Paleolithic
Country of origin
France
Century/timeframe
Mousterien, 150.000-70.000 jaar oud
Material
flint
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2000
Style
Paleolithic
Country acquired from
Belgium
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
Overall Length
142 mm
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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.
