Lower Paleolithic, south-west of France
Acheulean culture
Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis / early Neanderthal
Between 650 000 and 350 000 B.C

According to the typology of the tool and the weathering of the material, this artifact may date back to the end of the Acheulean culture. 

Artifact: beautiful, ancient and weathered Acheulean Handaxe in chalcedony. Multitask tool (side scraper, end scraper, borer, handaxe...)

Dimensions: 9,7 x 7,7 x 2,9 cm
Weight: 233g
Material: chalcedony + patina + calcification
Origin: Bergerac area, Dordogne, France

This artifact comes from an old collection. It was discovered before the 1960's.
Invoice, provenance statement and exact location provided.

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