Paleolithic Stoneware Biface - 145 mm (No Reserve Price)
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Acheulean sandstone bifaces from the Palolithic culture, two pieces measuring 10.5 × 6 cm and 14.5 × 6 cm, dating to around 300,000 years BCE, in very good condition, acquired from a private collection in France in 2021 with origins in France; shipping limited to within the European Union.
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No shipments outside the European Union.
African Pieces
- Acheulean biface measuring 10.5 x 6.5 cm with rudimentary knapping featuring removals of large flakes around the edges.
Piece measuring 14.5 x 6 cm, cut on an edge with removal of large chips, likely from the Pre-Acheulian (Oldowan) period. Chopping tool?
These pieces come from a private collection assembled 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.
No shipments outside the European Union.
African Pieces
- Acheulean biface measuring 10.5 x 6.5 cm with rudimentary knapping featuring removals of large flakes around the edges.
Piece measuring 14.5 x 6 cm, cut on an edge with removal of large chips, likely from the Pre-Acheulian (Oldowan) period. Chopping tool?
These pieces come from a private collection assembled 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
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
145 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
60 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.
