Acheulean flint/jasper paleolithic handaxe
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Paleolithic handaxe made of flint/jasper from the Acheulean culture, dating to circa 150,000–600,000 BP, measuring 162 × 78 mm, in excellent condition and 100% intact, from a Belgian private collection with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Large lanceolate hand-axe with beautiful color and patina.
Lightly weathered patina.
Very elegant and fine example from the classic Acheulean. Made by Alanthropus Mauritanicus, a form of H. erectus in these regions.
100% intact, no restorations
Dimensions 162 mm x 78 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Large lanceolate hand-axe with beautiful color and patina.
Lightly weathered patina.
Very elegant and fine example from the classic Acheulean. Made by Alanthropus Mauritanicus, a form of H. erectus in these regions.
100% intact, no restorations
Dimensions 162 mm x 78 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/timeframe
App. 150.000-600.000 BP
Name of object
paleolithic handaxe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
flint/jasper
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
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.
