Lower Paleolithic artifact - France, Dordogne region

Acheulean culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis, pre-Neanderthal culture

Tool: huge scraper / axe / multitask tool

Very nice retouches and marks of use, pre-Levallois knapping method.

It is a rare piece, of intact large size, an important collector!

Material: chalcedony with orange / brown patina

Dimensions: 17,2 x 9,5 x 3,3 cm

Weight: 416g

Origin: Bergerac région, Dordogne, France

This very nice piece is from an ancient collection. It has been found in the 1960's.

Provenance statement provided, as well as invoice. Professionnal antique dealer from France.