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LOT 1436
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
STONE AGE 'PLAZAC' KNAPPED FLINT CORDATE HANDAXE
MOUSTERIAN PERIOD, 200,000-30,000 B.C.
4 1/4 in. (187 grams, 10.9 cm).
MOUSTERIAN PERIOD, 200,000-30,000 B.C.
4 1/4 in. (187 grams, 10.9 cm).
Biconvex in section with narrow point. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Plazac, France.
From an old French collection.
Ex Norfolk, UK, private collection.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age 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 1.23, 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.
