Paleolithic Flint Hand axe - 7 cm (No Reserve Price)

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A Paleolithic hand axe made of flint on a large river pebble, with a clearly defined worked edge and original cortex on the opposite side, dating to ca. 100,000–300,000 BP, in good condition, approximately 7 cm high and 5.5 cm wide, from a private collection in the Netherlands and acquired in 2024.

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A robust Paleolithic core tool (chopper) made on a large river pebble of flint/chert.
The piece shows a clearly defined worked cutting/striking edge, created through controlled removal of several large flakes. The opposite side retains its original cortex, a typical feature of early core-tool technology.
Visible are negative flake scars, impact points and a preserved patina consistent with long-term burial. No modern damage or restoration.

Export licence:
Not required for this object within the EU.

Provenance:
Found in the Netherlands (river terrace). Later part of a private collection in the Netherlands.

Shipping method:
Securely packed in bubble wrap and shipped as a tracked small parcel.

A robust Paleolithic core tool (chopper) made on a large river pebble of flint/chert.
The piece shows a clearly defined worked cutting/striking edge, created through controlled removal of several large flakes. The opposite side retains its original cortex, a typical feature of early core-tool technology.
Visible are negative flake scars, impact points and a preserved patina consistent with long-term burial. No modern damage or restoration.

Export licence:
Not required for this object within the EU.

Provenance:
Found in the Netherlands (river terrace). Later part of a private collection in the Netherlands.

Shipping method:
Securely packed in bubble wrap and shipped as a tracked small parcel.

Details

Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
ca. 100,000- 300,000 BP
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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Object sold
Private

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