Paleolithic Quartzite Middle Paleolithic hand axe

Elegant biface made by H. Neanderthalensis from quartzite. Cortex residues present.
Dating: Mousterian, 150,000-70,000 years old.
Origin: Vailly Sur Aisne, Northern France
Found in the local gravel pits along the Aisne river in the late 19th - early 20th century.
Very beautiful patina. Intact.

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Condition: intact except for a few minor damages that have already occurred in the past, no restorations.

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The lot comes from a Belgian collection.


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