A LARGE FLINT HAND AXE

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£ 10 000
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26.10.2021 00:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 637730
Lot 75 | A LARGE FLINT HAND AXE
From the Lower Paleolithic (400,000 - 150,000 B.C.) a knapped pear-shaped form with sligth asymmetry and draped in a beautiful mottled orange patina, shaped to fit right hand, marked in white ink KESWICK NORFOLK. On fitted stand.
12 x 3 x 3in. (30.5 x 8 x 7cm.) on stand
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
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