Paleolithic Stone Large Acheulean biface, about 300,000 years old, flint-knapped. - 197 mm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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€98
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€70
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€50

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Paléolithic Acheulean grand biface in flaked flint, stone, 197 mm high, 108 mm wide, 50 mm deep, dating to about 300,000 years ago, from a private Dordogne collection, acquired in 1975 from France; condition Excellent; authenticity Original.

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Description from the seller

Magnificent large Acheulean biface from a private collection in Dordogne.
A copy of the provenance certificate can be sent in the package upon request.

Magnificent large Acheulean biface from a private collection in Dordogne.
A copy of the provenance certificate can be sent in the package upon request.

Details

Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
300 000 av JC
Name of object
Large Acheulean biface, about 300,000 years old, flint-knapped.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1975
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
197 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1936
Width
108 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
50 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
446
Objects sold
100%
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