Paleolithic Paleolithic biface - 10.5 cm
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Paléolithic biface cordiforme from the Moustérien industry, flint, about 10.5 cm high with maximum dimensions 7.8 × 2.3 cm, provenance Charente, France, authentic/original and in very good condition, with no shipment to the United States.
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Beautiful and authentic cordiform biface (see Keilmesser type) from the Middle Palaeolithic Moustérian flint, 10.5 cm.
Origin: Charente (16), France.
Deep whitish patina. Fine polish. One side is very thin and still sharp, and the other side has been retouched to be thicker for a good grip. It thus resembles Keilmesser bifaces, which are a fairly rare typology. The base is also reserved.
Annotated "Le château d'eau - Turgon".
Dimensions: Height: 10.5 cm
Maximum width: 7.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 2.3 cm
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Beautiful and authentic cordiform biface (see Keilmesser type) from the Middle Palaeolithic Moustérian flint, 10.5 cm.
Origin: Charente (16), France.
Deep whitish patina. Fine polish. One side is very thin and still sharp, and the other side has been retouched to be thicker for a good grip. It thus resembles Keilmesser bifaces, which are a fairly rare typology. The base is also reserved.
Annotated "Le château d'eau - Turgon".
Dimensions: Height: 10.5 cm
Maximum width: 7.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 2.3 cm
Provenance: France, Charente.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
7.8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
2.3 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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