Middle paleolithic handaxe jasper Handaxe
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Excellent-condition Acheulean mid-Paleolithic handaxe made of jasper from Africa, measuring 117 × 70 mm, acquired in 2000 from Belgium, provenance from a private collection, with an authenticity certificate provided for each sold lot.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful hand-axe made from multi-colored jasper.
A light lanceolate desert patina and completely intact.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period in which H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Dimensions: 117 x 70 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 required for shipping 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.
Beautiful hand-axe made from multi-colored jasper.
A light lanceolate desert patina and completely intact.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period in which H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Dimensions: 117 x 70 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 required for shipping 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 handaxe
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan, App. 70.000 - 250.000 BP
Material
jasper
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
2000
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
117 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.
