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LOT 1662
Stone Age Hand Tool
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1,000,000-500,000 B.P.
4 3/4 in. (204 grams, 11.9 cm).
Kidney-shaped in plan with cortex remaining on the broad butt, curved cutting edge; underside with inked legend 'Pécharmant sud Corbiac MB80 / 03/11-xx-216'.
ProvenanceFrom France.
Collection of Tony Berlant (b. 1941).
Private collection, UK.
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LOT 1662
Stone Age Hand Tool
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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