Paleolithic Flint/Chert Paleolithic biface
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Paleolithic biface made from flint/chert, in excellent condition, dating to the Acheulean period (approximately 250,000–600,000 BP), measuring 154 × 81 mm, with original authenticity and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Fairly large and finely worked lanceolate hand axe made from a type of rough flint, chert.
Lightly glossy desert patina with nice weathering marks and intact.
Very elegant and fine example from the classic Acheulean. Made by the Alanthropus Mauritanicus, a form of H. erectus in these regions.
Dimensions 154 x 81 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
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 the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Fairly large and finely worked lanceolate hand axe made from a type of rough flint, chert.
Lightly glossy desert patina with nice weathering marks and intact.
Very elegant and fine example from the classic Acheulean. Made by the Alanthropus Mauritanicus, a form of H. erectus in these regions.
Dimensions 154 x 81 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
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 the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If more than a few days pass and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan, App. 250.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint/Chert
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
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.
