Typology : Rare Cup stone. Material : Flint stone. Cutting : 100 % artefact !!! This cup stone was cut on a flint stone. Its use is enigmatic ! Dating, hominid : This artefact belongs to the Mousterian Culture ( Middle Paleolithic period, circa 300 000 years / 50 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Neanderthalensis. Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area. Sizes : 18 cm x 13 cm. Condition :Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina. Acquired in 2015 from Mr. Z. private collector, collected since the 70's. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.