Paleolithic Stoneware Biface, core - 125 mm (No reserve price)
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Paleolithic Acheulean Biface in sandstone (12.5 by 7 cm) and a large Levallois core in sandstone (11 by 10 cm, 5 cm thick), provenance Africa, from a private collection since 1970, authentic original, good condition, acquired in 2021 from France; shipping restrictions apply to Switzerland, the United Kingdom and outside the European Union.
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Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipment outside the European Union.
Acheulean hand-axe of 12.5 x 7 cm in sandstone.
Large Levallois core of 11 x 10 cm (5 cm thick) in sandstone
Provenance: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, formed since 1970
If possible, shipping with Mondial Relay, please specify whether delivery is to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no preference).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands: shipping only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipment outside the European Union.
Acheulean hand-axe of 12.5 x 7 cm in sandstone.
Large Levallois core of 11 x 10 cm (5 cm thick) in sandstone
Provenance: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, formed since 1970
If possible, shipping with Mondial Relay, please specify whether delivery is to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no preference).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands: shipping only to a "Locker".
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Biface, core
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
125 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
70 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
