Paleolithic Flint Paleolithic protobiface
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A paleolithic protobiface made of flint, in Very good + condition, dating to about 800,000 years BP, from a Belgian private collection and authenticated as original.
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Description from the seller
Made from a nicely colored flint/agate nodule. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the former choppers/chopping tools and the fully around-worked hand axes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex, and with a minimum of flaking still aiming for a pointed shape. These proto-bifaces are not common in large assemblages.
No restorations, in perfect condition.
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig
zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren.
Made from a nicely colored flint/agate nodule. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the former choppers/chopping tools and the fully around-worked hand axes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex, and with a minimum of flaking still aiming for a pointed shape. These proto-bifaces are not common in large assemblages.
No restorations, in perfect condition.
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig
zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
App. 800.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic protobiface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
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.
