Upper Paleolithic
Dordogne region, France
Aurignacian culture : 43 000 to 29 000 BC

Artifact : very nice blade core (blade nucleus). 

According to the typology, the weathering of the material and the context of find, this piece dates back to the Aurignacians, first Sapiens cultures in south-west of France. 

Rare collector! 

Weight: 391g - heavy artifact! 
Dimensions: 14,5 x 5,1 x 4,9 cm
Material : flint + patina
Origin: Dordogne, France

Provenance statement and invoice provided. From an ancient French family collection, before 1960.

Professionnal antique seller.