Mousterian Flint middle Paleolithic Levallois points
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Mousterian flint Levallois point, 63 × 35 mm, dating to about 40,000–150,000 BP, in excellent condition, produced by Neanderthals in Levallois technique, origin Dordogne, France, with origin authentication and an authenticity certificate for the lot acquired from Belgium in 2000.
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Finely worked pointed tip, a typical product of H. Neanderthalensis. This tip was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not used further.
Originating from Dordogne, France
Dimensions: 63 x 35 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates 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 will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Finely worked pointed tip, a typical product of H. Neanderthalensis. This tip was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not used further.
Originating from Dordogne, France
Dimensions: 63 x 35 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates 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 will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 40.000 -150.000 BP
Name of object
middle Paleolithic Levallois points
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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