Middle Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic biface
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A midden Paleolithic flint biface, 98 by 75 mm, in excellent condition, dating to the Mousterian period (circa 45,000–150,000 years ago) and attributed to the middle Paleolithic culture, provenance from a Belgian private collection with acquisition in 2000.
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Description from the seller
Small but finely worked cordiform biface with cortex remains at the bottom. Classical biface comparable to the European Mousterian, made of flint with a nice patina from the surroundings of Gafsa. (El Nektar) Typologically to be placed in a late Acheulean phase. (Mousterian). The find location is known for the fact that it gave its name to the Capsian, a late Paleolithic industry found across North Africa, although there was earlier habitation. Situated around an important natural water source.
Dimensions 98 x 75 mm
Intact, no restorations
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 all permits necessary 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.
Small but finely worked cordiform biface with cortex remains at the bottom. Classical biface comparable to the European Mousterian, made of flint with a nice patina from the surroundings of Gafsa. (El Nektar) Typologically to be placed in a late Acheulean phase. (Mousterian). The find location is known for the fact that it gave its name to the Capsian, a late Paleolithic industry found across North Africa, although there was earlier habitation. Situated around an important natural water source.
Dimensions 98 x 75 mm
Intact, no restorations
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 all permits necessary 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
Middle Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Mousterien, 45.000-150.000
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface
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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