Stone Age Fontmaure Jasper Neanderthal Long Blade Scraper

MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, MOUSTERIAN, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 B.P.

5 3/8 in. (134 grams, 13.5 cm).

Blade with parallel sides, concave area with re-touch, naturally backed for grip. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Fontmaure, Vienne department, France.
Ex 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.

Footnotes

Made by Neanderthal. From the well-regarded site of Fontmaure

CONDITION

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LOT 2907