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Lower Paleothic artifact France RARE Large Acheulean Handaxe H. Heidelbergensis

$ 152.6

  • Acheulean culture: Handaxe biface
  • Color: Orange
  • Date of Creation: Unknown
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Maker: Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis
  • Material: Chalcedony
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Prehistoric artifact: Lower Paleolithic
  • Region of Origin: France
  • Seller Notes: “Prehistoric artifact”
  • Signed: Unsigned
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
  • Style: Naive, Primitive
  • Type: Tools

Description

*** COLLECTOR *** Lower Paleolithic artifact - France, Dordogne region Acheulean culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis - Between 650 000 to 350 000 B.C. Tool: RARE Large Acheulean Handaxe / Biface, knapped by our ancestor Homo Heidelbergensis. Iconic Multitask tool of the Acheulean culture. Marks of use on the active sharp part. Material: chalcedony + patina Dimensions: 16,1 x 7 x 5,7 cm Weight: 593g Origin: Bergerac région, Dordogne, France This very nice piece is from an ancient family collection. It has been found in the 1960's and before. Provenance statement provided, as well as invoice. Professionnal antique dealer from France.