Paleolithic Flint Biface - 102 mm (No reserve price)
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Biface, a Paleolithic flint tool in silex, measuring 102 by 70 mm, dating to around 300,000 BC (Acheuléen), in very good condition with a caramel colour, acquired from a private collection in France in 2021.
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Switzerland: No sending (A quick reminder, Switzerland is not part of the European Union).
England and Norway either.
No shipments outside the European Union.
Biface measuring 10.2 x 7 cm with a reserved heel, originating from France (Centre region).
Piece in perfect condition with a nice caramel color.
This piece comes from a private collection established in the 1970s.
If possible, send via Mondial relay. Specify whether the shipment is to be delivered to a home or to a 'Locker' (ship to home if no specific instruction is provided).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, send only in 'Locker'.
No shipments outside the European Union.
Switzerland: No sending (A quick reminder, Switzerland is not part of the European Union).
England and Norway either.
No shipments outside the European Union.
Biface measuring 10.2 x 7 cm with a reserved heel, originating from France (Centre region).
Piece in perfect condition with a nice caramel color.
This piece comes from a private collection established in the 1970s.
If possible, send via Mondial relay. Specify whether the shipment is to be delivered to a home or to a 'Locker' (ship to home if no specific instruction is provided).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, send only in 'Locker'.
No shipments outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Biface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
102 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
70 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
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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.
