Paleolithic Jasper Magnificent biface in multicolored jasper from the Acheulean period, approximately 300,000 years BC, - 113 mm (No reserve price)

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A magnificent Acheulean multicolour jasper hand axe from South Africa, of Paleolithic culture, dated about 300,000 BCE, measuring 113 mm high, 65 mm wide and 53 mm deep, in excellent condition from a private collection.

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Magnificent multicolored jasper biface from South Africa, Acheulean period around 300,000 years ago, from a private archaeology collection. A magnificent biface worn by time.

Magnificent multicolored jasper biface from South Africa, Acheulean period around 300,000 years ago, from a private archaeology collection. A magnificent biface worn by time.

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Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
300 000 av jc
Name of object
Magnificent biface in multicolored jasper from the Acheulean period, approximately 300,000 years BC,
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1975
Material
Jasper
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
113 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
65 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
53 mm
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