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LOT 1464
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
GIGANTIC STONE AGE 'MAURITANIA' CLASSIC TEARDROP-SHAPED HANDAXE
ACHEULEAN PERIOD, 1,000,000-500,000 YEARS B.P.
9 in. (1.36 kg, 22.8 cm).
ACHEULEAN PERIOD, 1,000,000-500,000 YEARS B.P.
9 in. (1.36 kg, 22.8 cm).
Biconvex in section with unusual patination, regular profile, some cortex remaining. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Mauritania, North-West Africa.
Part of an old French collection formed in the 1930s-1940s.
Acquired on the French art market.
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, lady collector.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
