Mousterian / Middle Paleolithic Neanderthal - South-west of France

350 000 to 35 000 B.C.

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

Tool: very nice Mousterian circular, Bifacial scraper on core (nucleus) , made by our ancestor Homo Neanderthalensis. Tiny marks of use on the active sharp part. Beautiful material. 

Material: flint + patina + cortex

Dimensions: 6,4 x 5,7 x 2,8 cm

Weight: 119,66g

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