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Description: | A flint blade of probable Neolithic date.The blade is parallel-sided and of triangular section. The ventral surface shows diffuse ripple scars and the bulb-of-percussion has been lost. The blade is also damaged at the bottom. The edges exhibit evidence of wear and there is at least one area of fine re-touch to the edge. The flint is an unpatinated light to mid greyish brown colour.The artefact measures 43.4mm long, 12.9mm wide and 3.7mm thick. It weighs 2.22g.
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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