Very Large Stone Age Fontmaure Knapped Jasper Handaxe

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Middle Palaeolithic Period, circa 150,000-60,000 B.P. Cordate in profile with deep orange-tan glossy patina; small remains of cortex; made by Neanderthal. 331 grams, 96 mm (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the well-regarded site of Fontmaure, Vienne department, France. Acquired in the 1970s-1990s. From the collections of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023). From a private collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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