Paleolithic large flint axe head - 16.7 cm
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Paleolithic large flint axe head, about 16.7 cm long, from Auigny, Chere, France; acquired in 2024 from a private collection; condition excellent.
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Description from the seller
This lot comes from the private collection of Mr. J. Bahamonde who over a period of 20 years acquired his collection from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in ancient Near East and Roman Britain archaeology from Manchester University, one of the best in the U.K. and passion for ancient history is reflected in this intriguing pre-historic artefact.
A large hand axe; with patination from deposition in mineral-rich deposits; expertly knapped with a thin section and broad section, some cortex remaining; with location spot description 'Auigny, Cos [..] / Les [...] / Z.B. No. 14'.
Length: 16.7 cm.
Condition: Very fine, age related patina. Found in Auigny, Chere, France.
Provenance From the collection of amateur archaeologist Mr M. Allais.
This lot comes from the private collection of Mr. J. Bahamonde who over a period of 20 years acquired his collection from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in ancient Near East and Roman Britain archaeology from Manchester University, one of the best in the U.K. and passion for ancient history is reflected in this intriguing pre-historic artefact.
A large hand axe; with patination from deposition in mineral-rich deposits; expertly knapped with a thin section and broad section, some cortex remaining; with location spot description 'Auigny, Cos [..] / Les [...] / Z.B. No. 14'.
Length: 16.7 cm.
Condition: Very fine, age related patina. Found in Auigny, Chere, France.
Provenance From the collection of amateur archaeologist Mr M. Allais.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
250,000 - 60,000 BP
Name of object
large flint axe head
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
16.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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