Mousterian Flint Middle Paleolithic uniface
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Midden paleolithic uniface flint tool from the Mousterian culture, dating to roughly 250,000–40,000 years ago, measuring 127 by 80 mm, in excellent condition, originating from a Belgian private collection with provenance to France, and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Very large mid-Paleolithic Levallois flake with longitudinal retouch on one side, made from nicely patinated flint and found in France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where Neanderthal is central.
Dimensions 127 x 80 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled 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.
Very large mid-Paleolithic Levallois flake with longitudinal retouch on one side, made from nicely patinated flint and found in France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where Neanderthal is central.
Dimensions 127 x 80 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled 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
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
250.000-40.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic uniface
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.
