Lower Paleolithic artifact - France, Dordogne region

Acheulean culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis - Between 650 000 to 350 000 B.C. / Homo Neanderthalensis appearing from 350 000 B.C.

Tool: Beautiful Acheulean scraper. Bifacial knapping on supposed nucleus. Nice patina of the tool, showing its very old age; marks of use on the active sharp parts. 

Material: chalcedony + patina

Dimensions: 7,2 x 5,2 x 3 cm

Weight: 121,09g

Origin: Bergerac région, Dordogne, France

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

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