Paleolithic Quartzite Three Paleolithic tools from Libya (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

3 tools from the Middle Paleolithic. Originating from Erg Tamiset, Libya. Made from beautiful quartzite with a glossy desert patina.
In this lot there are two Levallois flakes (one with denticules) and a bifacially worked hand axe.
In perfect condition, no restorations
Delivered with an authenticity certificate.
Dimensions: Height: 70–108 mm
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 shipping this lot are arranged.
If more than a few days pass, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

3 tools from the Middle Paleolithic. Originating from Erg Tamiset, Libya. Made from beautiful quartzite with a glossy desert patina.
In this lot there are two Levallois flakes (one with denticules) and a bifacially worked hand axe.
In perfect condition, no restorations
Delivered with an authenticity certificate.
Dimensions: Height: 70–108 mm
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 shipping this lot are arranged.
If more than a few days pass, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Acheuleaan
Name of object
Three Paleolithic tools from Libya
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
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
BelgiumVerified
4518
Objects sold
100%
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