Paleolithic jasper Handaxe
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An excellent condition jasper hand axe from the Paleolithic Acheulean culture of Africa, measuring 72 mm in length and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Elegant and finely worked hand-axe with beautiful color and patina.
Glittering desert patina with nice corrosion traces and intact.
Made of jasper and a classical example from the Acheulean. Made by H. Mauritanicus, a form of H. Erectus in these regions.
No restorations
dimensions: 123 x 72 mm
Each sold lot is provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Elegant and finely worked hand-axe with beautiful color and patina.
Glittering desert patina with nice corrosion traces and intact.
Made of jasper and a classical example from the Acheulean. Made by H. Mauritanicus, a form of H. Erectus in these regions.
No restorations
dimensions: 123 x 72 mm
Each sold lot is provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan, App. 400.000 - 80.000 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
72 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.
