Paleolithic Flint Two Middle Paleolithic tools
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Two middle Paleolithic flint tools from Normandy, Saint Brice Sous Rânes, Mousterian of Acheulian Tradition, in perfect condition with no restorations, dimensions H 67–68 mm and B 58–61 mm, provenance Belgian private collection, authentic original.
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These two implements on thick flakes were made from local flint from Normandy and are typical of the MTA (Mousterian Tradition Acheulean) of the region. In Normandy and surrounding areas, large quantities of tools made by Homo neanderthalensis have been found.
They originate from Saint Brice Sous Rânes.
In perfect condition and with no restorations
Dimensions; H 67-68 mm B: 58-61 mm
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot 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 all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
These two implements on thick flakes were made from local flint from Normandy and are typical of the MTA (Mousterian Tradition Acheulean) of the region. In Normandy and surrounding areas, large quantities of tools made by Homo neanderthalensis have been found.
They originate from Saint Brice Sous Rânes.
In perfect condition and with no restorations
Dimensions; H 67-68 mm B: 58-61 mm
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot 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 all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Mousteriaan, App. 70.000 - 250,000 BP
Name of object
Two Middle Paleolithic tools
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
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
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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.
