Description
Lower Paleolithic artifact - France, Dordogne region Acheulean culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis - Between 650 000 to 350 000 B.C. Tool: exceptional piece! Very beautiful Acheulean Biface Hachereau Handaxe, knapped by our ancestor Homo Heidelbergensis. One of the oldest tool of humanity, very rare find in France! Marks of use on the active sharp part. Beautiful patina! Material: chalcedony + dark patina Dimensions: 11,3 x 8,4 x 3,3 cm Weight: 293g Origin: Bergerac région, Dordogne, France This very nice piece is from an ancient family collection. It has been found before the 1960's. Provenance statement provided, as well as invoice. Professionnal antique dealer from France.