Sahara Silex Tool - 12 cm - BIFACE - Flint scraper
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Silex artefact, a BIFACE scraper in flint from the Sahara, of Acheulean Paleolithic provenance with origin in Egypt/Libya, measuring 12 cm by 10 cm by 3 cm and in excellent condition; acquired in 1980 from a private Belgian collection.
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SILEX - SAHARA ... Paleolithic Egypt / Libya !!
Beautiful scraper, , very nice shape, in perfect, condition !!
collectible pieces....
12. cm
from my personal collection TOP
Exceptional patina !!
Provenance
The supplier guarantees that this lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
a Acheulean, - 200,000 - 600,000 BP
Beautiful patina, chocolate / coffee
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SILEX - SAHARA ... Paleolithic Egypt / Libya !!
Beautiful scraper, , very nice shape, in perfect, condition !!
collectible pieces....
12. cm
from my personal collection TOP
Exceptional patina !!
Provenance
The supplier guarantees that this lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
a Acheulean, - 200,000 - 600,000 BP
Beautiful patina, chocolate / coffee
courier EXPRESS. + Invoice
The item will be sent by express courier, with insurance
Important information :
The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all required permits
will be arranged for the shipment of this lot.
If this takes more than a few days and if any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer as soon as possible.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Sahara
Century/timeframe
Prehistoire
Country of Origin
Egypt
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Material
Silex
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
10 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
3 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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BIFACE - Flint scraper
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