Paleolithic Silex Axe
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Two Middle Paleolithic Mousterian flint bifaces, 6.7 cm and 7.1 cm long, with a deep patina, from Charente, France.
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Set of two beautiful and authentic small Mousterian Middle Paleolithic flint bifaces, measuring 6.7 cm and 7.1 cm.
Originating from Charente (16) in France.
Deep patina on both bifaces, visible in relation to a more or less recent flake on one.
Bifaces are very typically aesthetic and well-formed. One is heart-shaped (cordiform) and fairly thin, the other is plano-convex.
Two pretty pieces.
Annotated "Turgon".
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
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Set of two beautiful and authentic small Mousterian Middle Paleolithic flint bifaces, measuring 6.7 cm and 7.1 cm.
Originating from Charente (16) in France.
Deep patina on both bifaces, visible in relation to a more or less recent flake on one.
Bifaces are very typically aesthetic and well-formed. One is heart-shaped (cordiform) and fairly thin, the other is plano-convex.
Two pretty pieces.
Annotated "Turgon".
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of origin
France
Century/timeframe
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
7.1 cm
Military Context
No
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