Paleolithic Flint Middle Paleolithic biface
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Description from the seller
Nicely worked and fairly large lanceolate hand-axe made from coarse flint
Shiny desert patina and in very good condition.
Very elegant and fine example from the Acheulean, a period where H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from N-Mauritania.
Dimensions: 153 x 78 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Nicely worked and fairly large lanceolate hand-axe made from coarse flint
Shiny desert patina and in very good condition.
Very elegant and fine example from the Acheulean, a period where H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from N-Mauritania.
Dimensions: 153 x 78 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.
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 entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that 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
Acheuleaan, App. 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Middle Paleolithic biface
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.
