ACHEULIAN - EUROPE

HANDAXE

Ref #:  88

Type:  Handaxe

Material:  Flint

Period:  Middle to Late Acheulian  350,000 - 120,000 years ago

Provenance:  Dept. Vendome, France

Measurements:  10.4 cm x 7.6 cm

Comments:  Large flake removed on proximal end to provide deep depression for thumb and sure handgrip as seen in first photo.  Sharp cutting edge intact with fine scalar retouches.