ACHEULIAN - EUROPE

HANDAXE

Ref #:  230

Type:  Arched-backed Handaxe

Material:  Flint

Period:  Middle to Late Acheulian  350,000 - 150,000 years ago

Provenance:  Aisne, France

Measurements:  15.5 cm x 9 cm

Comments:  Grip platform on side on this arched-back handaxe.  Convex edge is extensively retouched.  Possibly doubled as a large side scraper in butchering tasks.