Paleolithic Quartzite large Paleolithic biface
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Acheulean large Paleolithic biface in quartzite, 167 × 113 mm, found in Algeria north of Tamanrasset, from a Belgian private collection, dating to 150,000–600,000 BP, in excellent condition and authentic original.
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This large cleaver from the Acheulean (H. Erectus) was made from quartzite. Found in Algeria north of Tamanrasset.
Cleavers are associated with meat processing. They are comparatively rare in European Acheulean assemblages. In Africa they are found more often. This is a nice example, made from a large flake.
No restorations.
Dimensions 167 x 113 mm
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Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can demonstrate 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 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 that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
This large cleaver from the Acheulean (H. Erectus) was made from quartzite. Found in Algeria north of Tamanrasset.
Cleavers are associated with meat processing. They are comparatively rare in European Acheulean assemblages. In Africa they are found more often. This is a nice example, made from a large flake.
No restorations.
Dimensions 167 x 113 mm
Each sold item/lot is provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can demonstrate 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 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 that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
large Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
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.
