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LOT 1528
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
PUBLISHED STONE AGE 'HOMO ERECTUS' HANDAXE
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 450,000-250,000 B.P.
5 1/8 in. (462 grams, 12.9 cm).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 450,000-250,000 B.P.
5 1/8 in. (462 grams, 12.9 cm).
Lentoid in section and piriform in plan with broad cutting edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From North Africa.
From the collection of a French museum in the Dordogne which closed some years ago.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant book pages where this handaxe is published.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
PUBLISHED:
Guidez, Jean-Luis, Les Pyreneens De Lake Des Glaces, p.50.
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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.
