No. 82672977

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Paleolithic Flint Huge French Pointed Chopping Tool  (No Reserve Price)
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Paleolithic Flint Huge French Pointed Chopping Tool (No Reserve Price)

Typology : Pointed Chopping Tool. Material : Flint. Cutting : Made on a flint stone, few large parts were cut to create the pointed shape, the base was cut, it was used as big notch tool too. Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Acheulean Culture ( Lower Paleolithic period, circa 400 000 - 800 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS (European Erectus). Origin : Found in the Grand Pressigny Area, "terrace of the Creuse river", France (37). Sizes : 15 cm X 14 cm. Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina. Remarks : One of the oldest tool on the Grand Pressigny region. Acquired in 2021 from Mr. Z. private collector, collected since the 70's. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

No. 82672977

Sold
Paleolithic Flint Huge French Pointed Chopping Tool  (No Reserve Price)

Paleolithic Flint Huge French Pointed Chopping Tool (No Reserve Price)

Typology : Pointed Chopping Tool.
Material : Flint.
Cutting : Made on a flint stone, few large parts were cut to create the pointed shape, the base was cut, it was used as big notch tool too.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Acheulean Culture ( Lower Paleolithic period, circa 400 000 - 800 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS (European Erectus).
Origin : Found in the Grand Pressigny Area, "terrace of the Creuse river", France (37).
Sizes : 15 cm X 14 cm.
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Remarks : One of the oldest tool on the Grand Pressigny region.

Acquired in 2021 from Mr. Z. private collector, collected since the 70's.

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

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