Acheulean rhyolite Large Paleolithic cleaver
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Giant Acheulean flake-knife made of local rhyolite, measuring about 210 by 115 mm, from Isimila, Tanzania, dating to roughly 300,000–500,000 years ago, in very good condition with no restorations, acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2000, and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Very large paleolithic cleaver (more than 20 cm!) made from local rhyolite and originating from Isimila, Tanzania. This quarry site, located in the highlands of Iringa, has long been known and several excavation campaigns have been conducted.
Cleavers were mainly used during the Acheulean as knives for meat processing.
It is very exceptional to encounter pieces guaranteed to come from this quarry in old collections.
In very good condition, no restorations
Dimensions 210 x 115 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits needed for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Very large paleolithic cleaver (more than 20 cm!) made from local rhyolite and originating from Isimila, Tanzania. This quarry site, located in the highlands of Iringa, has long been known and several excavation campaigns have been conducted.
Cleavers were mainly used during the Acheulean as knives for meat processing.
It is very exceptional to encounter pieces guaranteed to come from this quarry in old collections.
In very good condition, no restorations
Dimensions 210 x 115 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits needed for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 300.000 - 500.000 BP
Name of object
Large Paleolithic cleaver
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
rhyolite
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
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.
