Superb Typological 100 % Correct Quina Type Scraper Start Price USD 160.00 Current Price USD 160.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location belgium See more about 'Superb Typological 100 % Correct Quina Type Scraper' Description Superb Typological 100 % Correct Quina Type Scraper TYPOLOGY Quina  transversal type Scraper, with stepped retouches all along the edges. Identical tools are displayed in the Saint Germain en Laye museum ( cc picture from the museum)   PERIOD Middle Paleolithic – around 80.000  BC   INDUSTRY-CULTURE Mousterian Quina type industry   SITE LOCATION Charente - France   SIZE Length           : 4 ½ inch - 115 mm !!!! Width             : 61 mm Thickness     : 24 mm Weight           : 0,140 kg   DESCRIPTION Tag-Label: We observe an old inscription on the ventral side Patina: Superb double paleo patina ( different patina on the ventral ans dorsal side)  Form-Shape: Made on a large ovate flake with a  transversal continuous stepped retouch Condition: Extremely rare mint condition.   BIBLIOGRAPHY A. Debenath , Paleolithic technology , Quina type scrapers   GENERAL INFORMATION This is a superb example of a Quina scraper. The angle formed by the axis of the stepped  retouched edge relative to the axis of the flake is typical for the Quina tradition. We also observe the best possible secondary refining retouch. This tool is fine intact scarce example of his type and was in my personnel collection POSITIVE TRAITS no loose hinge fractures correct flint surface patination no alterations, restorations or modern rechipping correct style / shape / material   SHIPPING COSTS: Professionally packed and express delivery Europe and United Kingdom: 11 $ US and Worldwide: 16 $   PAYMENT CONDITIONS: PayPal Bank transfer ( Euro countries only)   ABOUT MY AUTHENTIFICATION RULES Acquiring an authentic ancient prehistoric flint tool is the desire of all collectors. It is important that you are certain of the authenticity before you commit to adding it to your collection. Fortunately, there are sellers that go to great lengths to ascertain that the items they are offering are genuine artifacts. Return policy: 4 weeks return period (of course after receiving the item) with refund (minus shipping) if the item is not as represented, described or rejected by an independent authenticator. Combined shipping: if multiple winning bids Clear pictures: All my listings have clear pictures (ventral and dorsal side) and not only the better side of the item. Size of the item: There is always a reference to the size of the item (in mm)   MY 10 AUTHENTIFICATION RULES: All my items have positive traits that can be seen under proper magnification (10 X – 20 X - or 60 X with stereoscope).  I prefer to sell unquestionably good items over questionable ones that leave you doubting more than actually knowing an item is good. Any unexplained negative trait is enough for rejecting an item       1.    Correct style / shape / material       2.    Correct marks from ancient use       3.    Proper flint surface patination , no powdery look, no chemically replicated patination       4.    Mineral deposits present       5.    Presence of subsurface hinge fracture debris or hinge patination       6.    Visible ground debris in fracture areas       7.    No alterations, restorations or modern rechipping       8.    No multiple loose hinge fractures       9.    No sanding No flint crushings     10.    or grinding marks     Place a Bid!