Paleolithic Paleolithic biface - 9 cm
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Cordiform paleo-biface from the Mousterian culture, a flint artifact measuring 9 cm high, 5.9 cm wide and 1.8 cm thick, with a deep whitish patina and well‑worked, still sharp sides, provenance Charente, France, from a private collection sold at auction; authentic original and in very good condition.
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Beautiful and authentic cordiform biface from the Middle Paleolithic Mousterian, made of flint, 9 cm long.\nOrigin: Charente (16), France.\n\nDeep whitish patina. Fine polish. The sides are well worked and still very sharp. Very thin biface.\nSmall remaining orange cortex. Some traces of old glue.\n\nAnnotated "Turgon J de B".\n\nDimensions: Height: 9 cm\nMax width: 5.9 cm\nMax thickness: 1.8 cm\n\nOrigin: France, Charente.\nThe lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.\n\nNOTE: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.\n\nImportant information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.\nThe seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.\nThe seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Beautiful and authentic cordiform biface from the Middle Paleolithic Mousterian, made of flint, 9 cm long.\nOrigin: Charente (16), France.\n\nDeep whitish patina. Fine polish. The sides are well worked and still very sharp. Very thin biface.\nSmall remaining orange cortex. Some traces of old glue.\n\nAnnotated "Turgon J de B".\n\nDimensions: Height: 9 cm\nMax width: 5.9 cm\nMax thickness: 1.8 cm\n\nOrigin: France, Charente.\nThe lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.\n\nNOTE: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.\n\nImportant information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.\nThe seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.\nThe seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
9 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
5.9 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
1.8 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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