Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Bone Hand axe - 125 mm (No reserve price)
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An original bone artifact from the Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic culture, dating to circa 2000 BCE, measuring 12.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm and weighing 252 g, acquired from a French auction house in Evreux in 2003, in good condition and authentic.
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Description from the seller
The item on offer was purchased at a prehistoric fair in Evreux in 2003.
See the last photo.
A very rare piece.
The fourth photo was taken from above.
Weight: 252 grams, dimensions: length 12.5 cm x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
I am selling my collection due to old age = 82 years old
Purchased at an auction in Evreux, France in 2003
SHIPPING ONLY within the EU
Will be well packed and shipped with track and trace
The item on offer was purchased at a prehistoric fair in Evreux in 2003.
See the last photo.
A very rare piece.
The fourth photo was taken from above.
Weight: 252 grams, dimensions: length 12.5 cm x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
I am selling my collection due to old age = 82 years old
Purchased at an auction in Evreux, France in 2003
SHIPPING ONLY within the EU
Will be well packed and shipped with track and trace
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
2000 avant Chr
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2003
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
125 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Width
75 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
35 mm
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.
