Paleolithic Stoneware Biface, core - 150 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Acheulean biface in sandstone, Palæolithic culture, circa 300,000 BC, dimensions 150 × 130 mm, provenance Africa, authentic and in good condition.
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Acheulean biface of 11.5 x 7.5 cm in sandstone.
Large Levallois core of 15 x 13 (5 cm thick) cm in sandstone
Origin: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection formed since 1970
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Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments outside the European Union.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments outside the European Union
Acheulean biface of 11.5 x 7.5 cm in sandstone.
Large Levallois core of 15 x 13 (5 cm thick) cm in sandstone
Origin: Africa
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection formed since 1970
If possible, ship with Mondial Relay, specify whether delivery is to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if not specified).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Biface, core
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
150 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
130 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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