Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic biface
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A mid Paleolithic cordiform biface made of flint, from the Mousterian period (about 150,000–70,000 years old), in very good condition with a glossy patina, measuring 99 × 62 mm, originating from Belgium and acquired from a private collection, with original authenticity documentation.
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Description from the seller
This small cordiform biface was found near Châtellerault. A very nice shiny patina and finely finished. A typical product of Homo neanderthalensis.
In very good condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 99 x 62 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/herkomst:
The offerer can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information:
The offerer guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in good time.
This small cordiform biface was found near Châtellerault. A very nice shiny patina and finely finished. A typical product of Homo neanderthalensis.
In very good condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 99 x 62 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/herkomst:
The offerer can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information:
The offerer guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in good time.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Mousterien, 150.000-70.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very 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.
