Paleolithic green jasper Paleolithic biface
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Large lanceolate Paleolithic biface made of green jasper from N-Niger, measuring 179 × 78 mm, attributed to Homo erectus during the Paleolithic and placed in the later Acheulean, with a glossy desert patina and no restorations, sourced from a Belgian private collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Large lanceolate biface from North-Niger and made from nicely patinated green Jasper. Made by Homo erectus during the Paleolithic and placed in the later Acheulean. Shiny desert patina, original! No restorations. Dimensions 179 x 78 mm.
Each sold lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance/Origin:
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
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He will ensure that any permits needed for shipping this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Large lanceolate biface from North-Niger and made from nicely patinated green Jasper. Made by Homo erectus during the Paleolithic and placed in the later Acheulean. Shiny desert patina, original! No restorations. Dimensions 179 x 78 mm.
Each sold lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance/Origin:
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits needed for shipping this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
70.000-300.000 Jaar oud
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
green jasper
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
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.
