Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic biface/handaxe
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Well worked cordiform handaxe from the Mousterian Middle Paleolithic, made of flint, dating to about 70,000–150,000 years ago, measuring 120 × 87 mm, in excellent condition, with provenance from a Belgian private collection.
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Well worked cordiform handaxe. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis, made during the Mousterian period of the middle paleolithic, some 70,000-150,000 years ago.
Found in local gravel pits of Vailly-sur-Aisne, Aisne region, France.
Dimensions: 120 x 87 mm
No restorations
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Provenance/herkomst:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij dit kavel op een legale wijze heeft verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Belangrijke informatie:
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Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig
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Well worked cordiform handaxe. A typical product of H. Neanderthalensis, made during the Mousterian period of the middle paleolithic, some 70,000-150,000 years ago.
Found in local gravel pits of Vailly-sur-Aisne, Aisne region, France.
Dimensions: 120 x 87 mm
No restorations
Elk verkocht voorwerp/lot wordt voorzien van een echtheidscertifikaat
Provenance/herkomst:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij dit kavel op een legale wijze heeft verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
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
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
150.000-70.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface/handaxe
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.
