Middle Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic Levallois point
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Middle Paleolithic Levallois spear point made of flint, in excellent condition, dating to roughly 40,000–150,000 BP, measuring 104 × 52 mm, from the Western Sahara and originating from a Belgian private collection; authentic/original.
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Fairly large and finely worked Middle Paleolithic point, balanced in execution. Could have served as a spear point or scraper. This point was made according to the Levallois technique. A revolutionary method in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not further used.
Originating from Western Sahara.
Dimensions 104 x 52 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
For every sold lot an authenticity certificate is supplied.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Fairly large and finely worked Middle Paleolithic point, balanced in execution. Could have served as a spear point or scraper. This point was made according to the Levallois technique. A revolutionary method in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not further used.
Originating from Western Sahara.
Dimensions 104 x 52 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
For every sold lot an authenticity certificate is supplied.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Middle Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 40.000 -150.000 BP
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic Levallois point
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
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.
