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Description: | A lithic thumb scraper of Neolithic date designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The object is roughly pointed 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 light whitish-grey colour with some lighter flaws. There is some evidence of cortex re-growth.The implement is 50.9mm long and weighs 15g.
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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