Paleolithic Paleolithic biface - 16.5 cm
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Description from the seller
Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface with a double patina, typical of the Aisne region, 17.5 cm.
Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. From the ballast pits of Bucy le Long.
Very nice double patina, which is quite rare in bifaces from the Aisne.
Typology: cordiform plano-convex biface made on a large mis-split flake.
Very fine tip with a piece missing due to extreme thinness.
This difference in patina results from one face being protected, probably thanks to a layer of concretion (with some whitish traces remaining) whereas the other face did not have such protection.
Annotated "Ballastière Bucy le Long Aisne".
Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm; Maximum width: 11 cm; Maximum thickness: 3 cm; Minimum thickness: 0.8 cm.
Provenance: France, Bucy le Long, Aisne. The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
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Beautiful and authentic Middle Paleolithic flint biface with a double patina, typical of the Aisne region, 17.5 cm.
Found in the Aisne department (02) in France. From the ballast pits of Bucy le Long.
Very nice double patina, which is quite rare in bifaces from the Aisne.
Typology: cordiform plano-convex biface made on a large mis-split flake.
Very fine tip with a piece missing due to extreme thinness.
This difference in patina results from one face being protected, probably thanks to a layer of concretion (with some whitish traces remaining) whereas the other face did not have such protection.
Annotated "Ballastière Bucy le Long Aisne".
Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm; Maximum width: 11 cm; Maximum thickness: 3 cm; Minimum thickness: 0.8 cm.
Provenance: France, Bucy le Long, Aisne. The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that he is authorized to ship this lot. The seller will obtain the necessary permissions. The seller will inform the buyer if it takes longer than a few days.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
300 000 ; 40 000 Av JC
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
16.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
11 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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