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Description: | A fragment of (possibly) a broken Mesolithic blade. All that survives of the blade is the tip. The dorsal surface has had many flakes removed from its surface before this tool itself was finally removed from the core. There is, however, no evidence of retouch on this surface. The ventral surface is smooth, with no surviving traces of the bulb of percussion or any ripples. The blade has broken across its width and other recent scars are evident on the tool. The break looks well worn, as it has the same coloured patina as the outer surfaces of the flint. This tool is most likely to date from the Mesolithic period when blade technology was used for the first time. The blade is a light greyish-white colour. There is no evidence of retouch on this flake. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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