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All auctions / Ancient Art / Neolithic Flint Large bifacial pick from Grand Pressigny.
Typology: Neolithic Bifacial Pick Material: Flint Description: Large and impressive prehistoric bifacial pick made from flint, entirely shaped on both faces. This substantial artefact displays an elongated and robust form, with a carefully worked pointed extremity and a broader rounded end. Both surfaces are covered with numerous overlapping flake scars produced by extensive bifacial knapping, clearly illustrating the deliberate shaping of the entire tool. The piece is made from attractive warm honey-brown to caramel-colored flint, with lighter cream-colored natural mineral areas and subtle darker inclusions. Its considerable size, measuring approximately 18 cm in length, gives the artefact a particularly imposing appearance. The regular bifacial workmanship, elongated profile and well-defined edges demonstrate the technical skill of the prehistoric flint knappers of the Grand-Pressigny region. Dating / Period: Late Neolithic, approximately 6,000–4,000 years BP. Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens Origin: Le Grand-Pressigny region, Indre-et-Loire, France Dimensions: Approximately 18 cm × 4 cm. Condition: Very good condition. The artefact is complete and very well preserved, with extensive bifacial flake scars clearly visible over both faces. The edges retain numerous traces of prehistoric knapping, while the warm honey-brown flint displays attractive natural variations and localized lighter and darker mineral areas. Its large dimensions, complete form and clearly visible bifacial workmanship make this a particularly representative and visually impressive example of Neolithic flint craftsmanship from the Grand-Pressigny region. Acquired in 2015 from a French collection. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Estimate:£318.18
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