C. 500,000-180,000 BC

A nice Palaeolithic flint hand axe with old collection label attached, “Pres by Mr. J. F. Wyley. Hatfield Herts”.

These were multi-purpose tools which were produced from striking a natural piece of flint with either a stone, bone or antler.

Good condition.

Provenance: Ex J. Stacey Collection. Found Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Size: 133mm x 73mm