Paleolithic Flint Bifaces - 111 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Two Acheulean flint bifaces from the Paleolithic era (ca. 300,000 BC), France, with a beautiful patina, measuring 11.1 x 5 cm and 10.6 x 7.2 cm, in very good condition and authentic.
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Acheulean pieces with very beautiful patina:
- Biface 11.1 x 5 cm
- Biface 10.6 x 7.2 cm
Origin: France
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection assembled since 1998
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Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments to Switzerland and outside the European Union.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments to Switzerland and Outside the European Union
Acheulean pieces with very beautiful patina:
- Biface 11.1 x 5 cm
- Biface 10.6 x 7.2 cm
Origin: France
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection assembled since 1998
If possible, shipping with Mondial Relay, specify whether shipping 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 to Switzerland and outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Bifaces
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1998
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
111 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1940
Width
50 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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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.
