Lower Paleolithic - South-West of France (Dordogne region) 

Acheulean Culture, Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis

650 000 to 350 000 B. C. 

Tool: Very nice artifact! Handaxe / cleaver in Chalcedony, made by our ancestor Homo Heidelbergensis. Bifacial tool, Multitask. Marks of use on the active sharp edges. Wonderful collector! 

Material: Chalcedony + patina 

Dimensions: 11,4 x 8 x 4,2 cm

Weight: 315g

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

This very nice piece is from an ancient French family collection. It has been found during the first half of the 20th century. 

Provenance statement and invoice provided. Professionnal antique dealer from France.