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LOT 2978
La Croze French Stone Age Blade End Scraper
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, GRAVETTIAN, CIRCA 33,000-21,000 B.P.
2 5/8 in. (8.23 grams, 68 mm).
Leaf-shaped in plan and triangular in section, with an old label reading 'La Croze de Tayac'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Le Groze, Du Tay, France.
Acquired in the 1970s-1990s.
From the collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).
Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
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LOT 2978
La Croze French Stone Age Blade End Scraper
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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Made by Neanderthal. Textbook example
