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SUPERB LOWER PALEOLITHIC FRENCH FLINT PROTO HANDAXE

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Ended:Nov 10, 200912:50:57 PST
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Item number:220505180652
Item location:Abilly, France
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SUPERB PROTO-BIFACIAL HANDAXE !




Typology : Superb example of a Proto-Bifacial Handaxe.

Cutting : This stunning artefact was created using a beautiful honey color piece of Flint pebble. It is fully cut on one face and partially on the other. It showing large and small negative flake scars, as well as retouches around the edges and the tip. Evidence of useware is still visible on the edges and tip.
Very Fine Collector's Piece  !

Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the lower Acheulean Culture (Lower Paleolithic period, circa 400 000 - 650 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS ( European Erectus ).

Origin :  It was found in the reknown area of the Grand-Pressigny, in France.

Sizes : 14.5 cm X 8.3 cm or 5 1/2 inches X 3 1/2 inches

Weight :  670 g

An wonderful patina embellishes this superb handaxe from the Lower Acheulean era.
No modern damage !


sold with certificate of authenticity !

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