HUGE FLINT PROTO HANDAXE, LOWER PALEOLITHIC Start Price USD 80.00 Current Price USD 80.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Abilly See more about 'HUGE FLINT PROTO HANDAXE, LOWER PALEOLITHIC' Description galerielithique store LARGE FLINT PROTO HANDAXE Typology : Large example of a rare proto-handaxe, with  long point. Cutting : This unusual piece was made using a flint pebble. One face was fully cut ; the other side is cut on the left, and the natural shape was kept on the right. A long strong point was created and retouched, and the butt was cut also (unfortunately a modern blow took away some of the patina but doesn't affect the shape.This primitive handaxe shows evidence of useware. Incredible piece, unusual shape ! Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the early Acheulian Culture (Lower Paleolithic period, circa 500 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo HEIDELBERGENSIS. Origin : It was found in the Grand-Pressigny area, discovered in the Creuse's ancient riverbed, where the flint was polished in the turmoils of the sands and waters. Sizes :  13 cm X 18 cm Weight :  1500g A beautiful patina embellishes this tool from the acheulian Culture. Well preserved, modern damage on the butt (see photo). Click on these categories to find informations about : The postal rates  / Terms & Conditions / Prehistoric times     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister SquareTrade © AP6.0 Place a Bid!