Middle Paleolithic green jasper Middle Paleolithic biface
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Description from the seller
Classic viustbijl / biface from northern Niger and made from a beautifully patinated green jasper. Made by Homo Erectus during the Paleolithic and placed in the later Acheulean
Shiny desert patina, original!
No restorations, but a few recent small damages that are clearly visible in the photos due to the color variation, otherwise in very good condition.
Dimensions 122 x 70 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized 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 any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Classic viustbijl / biface from northern Niger and made from a beautifully patinated green jasper. Made by Homo Erectus during the Paleolithic and placed in the later Acheulean
Shiny desert patina, original!
No restorations, but a few recent small damages that are clearly visible in the photos due to the color variation, otherwise in very good condition.
Dimensions 122 x 70 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized 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 any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Middle Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
70.000-300.000 Jaar oud
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
green jasper
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
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
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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.
