Mousterian Flint Very large Middle Paleolithic Levallois point
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Very large Middle Paleolithic Levallois flint point from the Mousterian culture, dated ca. 40,000–150,000 BP, measuring 121 × 68 mm, with Provenance from Dordogne, France and acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2000 (previous owner from Belgium), in excellent condition and provided with an authenticity certificate.
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Extremely large point, a typical product of Homo neanderthalensis. This point was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a characteristic triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not used further.
Origin: Dordogne, France
Dimensions: 121 x 68 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
With each sold lot, an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
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The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
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Extremely large point, a typical product of Homo neanderthalensis. This point was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique in which a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a characteristic triangular shape) could be struck off. The core (nucleus) was not used further.
Origin: Dordogne, France
Dimensions: 121 x 68 mm
In perfect condition, no restorations
With each sold lot, an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The vendor guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled 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, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mousterian
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 40.000 -150.000 BP
Name of object
Very large Middle Paleolithic Levallois point
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
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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