Paleolithic Flint Paleolithic chopping tool
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Paleolithic chopping tool made of flint dating to about 400,000–800,000 BP, from a Belgian private collection with provenance in the Ouarzazate area of southern Morocco, in excellent condition with a very nice patina and no restorations, dimensions 90 × 85 mm, and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Paleolithic chopping tool made from flint. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the southern part of Morocco, where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 90 x 85 mm
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkunft:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot is part of a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Paleolithic chopping tool made from flint. Originating from the vicinity of Ouarzazate in the southern part of Morocco, where many finds from the early Acheulean are known. These early chopping tools were made by a form of Homo Erectus.
Dimensions: 90 x 85 mm
Very beautiful patina and signs of use.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkunft:
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot is part of a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 400.000-800.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic chopping tool
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
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.
