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Description: | A large lithic thumb scraper of Neolithic date designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The object is roughly oval in shape and D-shaped in section with the curved edge showing signs of being worked. The dorsal surface is slightly curved and the worked edge is steep. The striking platform and bulb of percussion both remain, with bulb scars. The flint is a dark brownish-grey colour with some lighter flaws. There is some minor evidence of cortex re-growth.The implement is 48.3mm long and weighs 25.5g.
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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