Mousterian Quartzite Middle Paleolithic hand-axe/biface
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Mousterian culture, a mid-Paleolithic fist-axe (biface) crafted from quartzite, dating to about 150,000–70,000 years ago, in excellent condition, provenance from a Belgian private collection and found in Vailly-sur-Aisne, France; measures 115 × 85 mm.
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Description from the seller
Cordiform middle-Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated quartzite and found in Vailly-sur-Aisne, Aisne dept., France.
Found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century.
Very nice patina. Except for some recent damage, in good condition.
The Mousterian is the period in the middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Remnants of the silex nodule kept for better and safer grip.
Dimensions 115 x 85 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he has 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 licenses needed 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.
Cordiform middle-Paleolithic hand axe made from nicely patinated quartzite and found in Vailly-sur-Aisne, Aisne dept., France.
Found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century.
Very nice patina. Except for some recent damage, in good condition.
The Mousterian is the period in the middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Remnants of the silex nodule kept for better and safer grip.
Dimensions 115 x 85 mm
No restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he has 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 licenses needed 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
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
150.000-70.000 jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic hand-axe/biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
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.
