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LOT 1737
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
STONE AGE KNAPPED HAND AXE
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 800,000-100,000 B.P.
5 in. (6 1/4 in.) (102 grams, 12.7 cm (294 grams total, 16 cm including stand)).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 800,000-100,000 B.P.
5 in. (6 1/4 in.) (102 grams, 12.7 cm (294 grams total, 16 cm including stand)).
Symmetrically worked flint handaxe with traces of retouching on both surfaces; lanceolate shape with narrow butt, rounded edge, roughly tooled working edges; old inked inscription "Pressigny / Le Grand/ Le Carroi".
PROVENANCE:
Ex Dalomba, France, prior to 1930.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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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.
