Middle Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic biface
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A small but very fine cordiform biface made of flint, dating to circa 70,000–250,000 BP, with a glossy desert patina, measuring 95 mm by 74 mm, attributed to mid Paleolithic culture and linked to the late Acheulean/Mousterian phase, acquired from a Belgian private collection and described as in excellent condition and authentic.
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Small but very fine cordiform biface. Classic biface, comparable to the European Mousterian, made of flint with a beautiful patina from the surroundings of Gafsa. Typologically it can be placed in a late phase of the Acheulean. (Mousterian). The find spot is known for the fact that it has lent 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 95 mm x 74 mm
Shiny desert patina and completely intact.
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained 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 all necessary permits for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Small but very fine cordiform biface. Classic biface, comparable to the European Mousterian, made of flint with a beautiful patina from the surroundings of Gafsa. Typologically it can be placed in a late phase of the Acheulean. (Mousterian). The find spot is known for the fact that it has lent 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 95 mm x 74 mm
Shiny desert patina and completely intact.
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained 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 all necessary permits for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Middle Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ong. 70.000 - 250.000 BP
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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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.
