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Description: | Two mesolithic to neolithic blade flakes. Both have evidence of retouch. The two flakes could possibily be burins. 1) Weight: 3.2g. 36mm x 17mm.A blade flake Mesolithic to Neolithic period (circa 8300 - 2100 BC). The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive. Numerous blade flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface before this flake itself was removed. 2) Weight: 3.3g. 32mmm x 20mm. A blade flake Mesolithic to Neolithic period (circa 8300 - 2100 BC). The flake has been retouched. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, there is evidence of platform preparation. Numerous blade flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface before this flake itself was removed.
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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