NORFOLK, LOWER PALEOLITHIC

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

Registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1011986

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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