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LOT 1483
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
STONE AGE 'OMAN' TOFFEE-BROWN HANDAXE
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 250,000-200,000 YEARS B.P.
4 7/8 in. (250 grams, 12.5 cm).
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 250,000-200,000 YEARS B.P.
4 7/8 in. (250 grams, 12.5 cm).
Leaf-shaped and biconvex in section, unusual colouration. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Oman, Middle East.
Acquired from an old UK collection in the 1940s.
Ex private collection of Mr J.L.
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, lady collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987,
item 1.24, for type.
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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.
