Lot 75
Lot 75
A LARGE FLINT HAND AXE

NORFOLK, LOWER PALEOLITHIC

Price Realised GBP 10,000
Estimate
GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500
Closed: 26 Oct 2021
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A LARGE FLINT HAND AXE

NORFOLK, LOWER PALEOLITHIC

Price Realised GBP 10,000
Closed: 26 Oct 2021
Price Realised GBP 10,000
Closed: 26 Oct 2021
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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
Provenance
Registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1011986
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Specified lots are being stored at Crozier Park Royal (details below) or will be removed from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. If the lot has been transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm
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