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LOT 2962
Le Groze French Very Long Stone Age Double Ended Crested Blade Scraper
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, GRAVETTIAN, CIRCA 33,000-21,000 B.P.
4 3/8 in. (54 grams, 11.1 cm).
D-shaped in section with parallel sides, one rounded end and one faceted; old label 'La Groze du Tayac'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Le Groze du Tayac, 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 2962
Le Groze French Very Long Stone Age Double Ended Crested Blade Scraper
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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