Giant French Stone Age 12 Inch Acheulean Knapped Handaxe

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Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 650,000-350,000 B.P. Made from a tabular nodule utilising its cortex as the grip, long cutting edges with a dual patina; attributed to Homo heidelbergensis. 2.1 kg, 30.5 cm (12 in.). From Car Bouresches, Haut-de-France. Acquired in the 1970s-1990s. From the collections of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023). Acquired on the UK art market. 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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