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LOT 1640
French Homo Heidelbergensis Knapped Flint Chopper
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 600,000-350,000 B.P.
5 in. (575 grams, 12.8 cm).
With rounded butt and broad edge, much cortex to the body; made by Homo heidelbergensis from a cobble to form an effective chopping edge; old inked legend 'La Vienne Indre et Loire EU3A0020'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom La Vienne, Indre et Loire, France.
From the collection of J Sherman.
Acquired on the art market.
From a private collection.
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LOT 1640
French Homo Heidelbergensis Knapped Flint Chopper
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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