Paleolithic Jasper, Flint Amazing Bifacial Foliate Point
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Amazing Bifacial Foliate Point, an Upper Paleolithic flint artefact from Le Grand-Pressigny, France, dating to circa 40,000–12,000 years ago, measuring about 10 cm by 4 cm in excellent condition.
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Typology: Bifacial Foliate Point
Material: Flint
Description: Large and finely worked prehistoric foliate point made from flint, originating from the Grand-Pressigny region of France. The artefact displays an elegant elongated leaf-shaped form and is entirely worked on both faces, with extensive bifacial flaking covering the surfaces.
Numerous large, overlapping flake scars are clearly visible on both faces, while the lateral edges have been carefully shaped to create a regular elongated profile converging toward a pointed extremity. The relatively thin cross-section, extensive bifacial reduction and carefully controlled removals demonstrate a high level of prehistoric flint-knapping skill.
The piece is made from attractive warm honey-brown to caramel-brown flint, with lighter natural mineral inclusions and subtle variations in color. Its substantial size of 10 cm and well-defined foliate morphology make it a particularly attractive example of prehistoric bifacial workmanship from the famous flint-producing region of Le Grand-Pressigny.
Dating / Period: Upper Paleolithic, approximately 40,000–12,000 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Le Grand-Pressigny region, Indre-et-Loire, France
Dimensions: Approximately 10 cm × 4 cm.
Condition: Very good condition. The artefact is well preserved, with extensive and clearly visible bifacial flake scars covering both faces. The elongated foliate form and pointed extremity remain well defined. The flint displays an attractive warm honey-brown coloration with lighter natural mineral inclusions. The quality of the bifacial workmanship and the excellent visibility of the flake scars make this a particularly representative example of prehistoric flint craftsmanship from the Grand-Pressigny region.
Acquired in 2015 from a French collection.
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Typology: Bifacial Foliate Point
Material: Flint
Description: Large and finely worked prehistoric foliate point made from flint, originating from the Grand-Pressigny region of France. The artefact displays an elegant elongated leaf-shaped form and is entirely worked on both faces, with extensive bifacial flaking covering the surfaces.
Numerous large, overlapping flake scars are clearly visible on both faces, while the lateral edges have been carefully shaped to create a regular elongated profile converging toward a pointed extremity. The relatively thin cross-section, extensive bifacial reduction and carefully controlled removals demonstrate a high level of prehistoric flint-knapping skill.
The piece is made from attractive warm honey-brown to caramel-brown flint, with lighter natural mineral inclusions and subtle variations in color. Its substantial size of 10 cm and well-defined foliate morphology make it a particularly attractive example of prehistoric bifacial workmanship from the famous flint-producing region of Le Grand-Pressigny.
Dating / Period: Upper Paleolithic, approximately 40,000–12,000 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Le Grand-Pressigny region, Indre-et-Loire, France
Dimensions: Approximately 10 cm × 4 cm.
Condition: Very good condition. The artefact is well preserved, with extensive and clearly visible bifacial flake scars covering both faces. The elongated foliate form and pointed extremity remain well defined. The flint displays an attractive warm honey-brown coloration with lighter natural mineral inclusions. The quality of the bifacial workmanship and the excellent visibility of the flake scars make this a particularly representative example of prehistoric flint craftsmanship from the Grand-Pressigny region.
Acquired in 2015 from a French collection.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
We ship all in the world !!!!
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
circa 40 000/12 000 years ago
Name of object
Amazing Bifacial Foliate Point
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Jasper, Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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