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Large Stone Age Acheulean Hand Axe Collection

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Large Stone Age Acheulean Hand Axe Collection

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Palaeolithic, 400,000-200,000 years BP. A group comprising: three bifacial knapped hand axes in fine-grained stone, each of typical form; possibly from the Sahara region of North Africa. 2 kg total, 13-16.5cm (5 - 6 1/2"). From the private collection of a Shropshire, UK, collector; acquired on the UK art market; from the private collection of J. Istead, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK. [3, No Reserve]

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Fine condition.

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Large Stone Age Acheulean Hand Axe Collection

Name: Large Stone Age Acheulean Hand Axe Collection
SKU: 108180895
Price: 85 GBP
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Estimate £60 - £80

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