Paleolithic Paleolithic biface - 17.5 cm
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Paléolithic Biface, an original Middle Palaeolithic flint tool from the Aisne region in France, measuring 17.5 cm high, 9.2 cm wide and 3.5 cm thick, with a cortex remnant on one side and a characteristic orange-grey flint patina, annotated Vailly sur Aisne, acquired from an auction house from a private collection, legally traded and not shipped to the United States.
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Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic Mousterian biface in orange-granular flint, typical of the Aisne region, 17.5 cm long.
Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. Originating from the Aisne ballast pits, with a fine fluviatile patina.
Cortex remains on one side with numerous concretions.
Annotated "Vailly sur Aisne".
Dimensions: Height: 17.5 cm
Maximum width: 9.2 cm
Maximum thickness: 3.5 cm
Provenance: France, Aisne.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic Mousterian biface in orange-granular flint, typical of the Aisne region, 17.5 cm long.
Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. Originating from the Aisne ballast pits, with a fine fluviatile patina.
Cortex remains on one side with numerous concretions.
Annotated "Vailly sur Aisne".
Dimensions: Height: 17.5 cm
Maximum width: 9.2 cm
Maximum thickness: 3.5 cm
Provenance: France, Aisne.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The 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
2022
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
9.2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3.5 cm
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.
