Paleolithic Flint Biface, core - 135 mm (No Reserve Price)
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A Paleolithic Acheulean biface, nucléus, made of flint, measuring 135 by 85 mm, in good condition, from a private collection and acquired in France in 1998.
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No shipments outside the European Union.
Acheulean coins:
- Biface measuring 13.5 x 8.5 cm, with current light chips that allow the patina deposited over time to be seen.
Levallois nucleus measuring 7.5 x 7 cm.
Pieces purchased in 1998 from an old French collector named Mr. L who has been prospecting since 1945.
If possible, send via Mondial Relay, and specify whether it's to be delivered to a home address or a 'Locker' (send to home if no specific instruction is given).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, send only in 'Locker'.
No shipments outside the European Union.
No shipments outside the European Union.
Acheulean coins:
- Biface measuring 13.5 x 8.5 cm, with current light chips that allow the patina deposited over time to be seen.
Levallois nucleus measuring 7.5 x 7 cm.
Pieces purchased in 1998 from an old French collector named Mr. L who has been prospecting since 1945.
If possible, send via Mondial Relay, and specify whether it's to be delivered to a home address or a 'Locker' (send to home if no specific instruction is given).
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, core
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1998
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
135 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1940
Width
85 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
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