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Description: | An Acheulian culture flint biface (handaxe) of Palaeolithic age, in fine condition. The implement has the characteristic flattened base or 'bout coupé' of Neanderthal manufacture. Both sides of the biface have been invasively flaked consistent with soft-hammer percussion. The implement is uniformly patinated in a light creamy colour. It appears to be complete and in original condition.The biface was found on a field surface in West Sussex. It has been examined by Dr Nick Ashton, Curator of the Department of Prehistory at the British Museum, who has confirmed that it is Neanderthal in origin, and is very closely similar In size, shape and patination to another example from West Sussex in the Museum's collection. The Neanderthal identification confirms that the implement is Palaeolithic and must be between 30,000 and 40,000 years old.It measures 77mm by 51mm by 19mm and weighs 74 grammes
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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