Mousterian / Middle Paleolithic Neanderthal - South-west of France

350 000 to 35 000 B.C.

According to the typology of the tool and the weathering of the material, this piece dates back to the second half of the Mousterian period. 

Tool: very nice Mousterian Blade in translucent chalcedony. May have been also used as burin (chisels) 

Marks of use on the active parts

Material: chalcedony + patina

Dimensions: 10,6 x 3 x 2,2 cm

Weight: 73,45g

Origin: south of Bergerac, Dordogne, France. The exact location will be provided to the buyer.

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

Provenance statement and invoice provided. Professionnal antique dealer from France