Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic spear
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Middle Paleolithic Mousterian flint spear point, 79 × 55 mm, made using the Levallois technique, with provenance from Plazac in the Dordogne and previously in a Belgian private collection; in very good condition and authentic.
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Finely worked point, well balanced and could have served as a spear point or scraper. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis. This point was made according to the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not further used.
Originating from Plazac in the Dordogne.
Dimensions 79 x 55 mm
No restorations
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
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He will ensure that any permits necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Finely worked point, well balanced and could have served as a spear point or scraper. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis. This point was made according to the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not further used.
Originating from Plazac in the Dordogne.
Dimensions 79 x 55 mm
No restorations
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
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 entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits necessary for the shipment of 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, 45.000 - 200.000 BP
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic spear
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
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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.
