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LOT 0292
Stone Age 'Reygasse' Knapped Hand Axe
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 400,000-200,000 B.P.
6 in. (575 grams, 15 cm).
In light brown stone, of rounded profile with thickened butt; inked collection inscription to one side ' Smaïz', 'Reygasse' and 'Coll Mortillet 2154'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceBelieved to have been found in Reygasse, France.
Ex Collection Martillet, no.2154.
Collection of Mr François Bigot (1950-2009).
Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural export permit, no.231578.
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