Paleolithic biface jasper Handaxe
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Elegant, finely worked jasper hand axe from Africa, a paleolithic biface from the Late Acheulean (Micoquian), measuring 150 × 86 mm and in excellent condition, acquired in 2000 from a Belgian private collection with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Elegant and finely worked hand axe with beautiful color and patina.
Shiny desert patina with nice weathering traces and intact.
Made from jasper and a classic example from the Late Acheulean (Micoquian). Made by the H. Mauritanicus, a form of Homo erectus in these regions.
Dimensions 150 x 86 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Elegant and finely worked hand axe with beautiful color and patina.
Shiny desert patina with nice weathering traces and intact.
Made from jasper and a classic example from the Late Acheulean (Micoquian). Made by the H. Mauritanicus, a form of Homo erectus in these regions.
Dimensions 150 x 86 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired 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 that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic biface
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan, App. 400.000 - 150.000 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
150 mm
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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.
