Peter Reynaers

Ancient History Auction (Prehistoric Art)

Large cordiforme hand axe with beautiful color and patina.
Shiny desert patina with attractive weathering marks.
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 165 x 88 mm
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Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.

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He will ensure that any permits necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if any specific costs apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Grote cordiforme vuistbijl met prachtige kleur en patina.
Glanzende woestijnpatina met mooie verweringssporen.
Zeer elegant en fijn voorbeeld uit het klassieke Acheuleaan. Gemaakt door de Alanthropus Mauritanicus, een vorm van de H. Erectus in deze gebieden.
100% intact, geen restauraties
Afmetingen 165 x 88 mm
Elk verkocht lot wordt voorzien van een echtheidscertifikaat.


Provenance:   
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij dit kavel op een legale wijze heeft verkregen. 
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.

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Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig  
zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan en indien er specifieke kosten van toepassing zijn zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren.

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Paleolithic Jasper Paleolithic hand axe

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Paleolithic hand axe in jasper from the Acheulean period, in very good condition, measuring 165 × 88 mm, provenance from a Belgian private collection with the years of acquisition 1980 and 2000, authentic/original and supplied with an authenticity certificate.

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Paleolithic hand axe in jasper from the Acheulean period, in very good condition, measuring 165 × 88 mm, provenance from a Belgian private collection with the years of acquisition 1980 and 2000, authentic/original and supplied with an authenticity certificate.

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