Typology : Amazing Blade Core or "Livre de beurre" in French. Material : Flint stone. Cutting : This core was prepared to cut long blades, it was cut on both faces, long blades were cut. Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Chalcolithic Culture ( circa 5 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Sapiens Sapiens. Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area, Indre et Loire departement . Size of core : 25 cm X 9 cm. Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina. Acquired in 2015 from Mr. M. 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.