Paleolithic handaxe jasper Handaxe

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A lanceolate jasper handaxe from the late Acheulean, NW Africa, about 163 mm long and in excellent condition, originating from Africa and acquired in 2000 from a Belgian private collection, with an authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

Quite long and beautifully worked lanceolate fist-axe made of jasper.
Light lanceolate desert patina and completely intact.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where Homo erectus is central in NW Africa.

Dimensions: 163 x 95 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer promptly.

Quite long and beautifully worked lanceolate fist-axe made of jasper.
Light lanceolate desert patina and completely intact.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where Homo erectus is central in NW Africa.

Dimensions: 163 x 95 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained 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 that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer promptly.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic handaxe
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan, App. 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Material
jasper
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
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
Overall Length
163 mm
BelgiumVerified
4509
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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