Lower Paleolithic artifact - France, Dordogne region

Acheulean culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis - Between 650 000 to 350 000 B.C.

Tool:  Acheulean Handaxe / cleaver (hachereau) , knapped by our ancestor Homo Heidelbergensis. The cleaver is one of the oldest tool of Humanity. Marks of use on the active sharp part (the front). Probably also used occasionally as side scraper (marks of use on one side) 

Material: chalcedony + patina

Dimensions: 9,1 x 7,7 x 3,6 cm

Weight: 290g

Origin: Bergerac région, Dordogne, France

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

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