Description
Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 1,000,000-500,000 B.P. Classic piriform type with broad butt. 206 grams, 17.6 cm (7 in.). [No Reserve]
From the Northern Sahara, North Africa. From a collection formed during the 1970s and 1980s, having been acquired on the British art market; thence by descent to the current owner in 1998.
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From the Northern Sahara, North Africa. From a collection formed during the 1970s and 1980s, having been acquired on the British art market; thence by descent to the current owner in 1998.
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. See our website for more information.
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African Stone Age Homo Erectus Knapped Acheulean Classic Pointed Handaxe
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TimeLine Auctions Antiquities Sale - Day 3
Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTHarwich, Essex, UK
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