Middle Paleolithic flint Axe
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Medium Paleolithic flint biface from the Aisne region of northern France, Mousterian period about 150,000–70,000 years old, overall length 142 mm; sourced from a Belgian private collection and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Quite 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 exact findspot.
Probably found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river in the late 19th - early 20th century.
Lightly eroded patina. Except for a few small damages, intact.
Dimensions 142 x 87 mm
For each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If more than a few days pass and there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Quite 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 exact findspot.
Probably found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river in the late 19th - early 20th century.
Lightly eroded patina. Except for a few small damages, intact.
Dimensions 142 x 87 mm
For each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If more than a few days pass and there are 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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