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Description: | Prehistoric flint knife, probably Mesolithic. In plan it has a narrow rounded proximal end and flares slightly at distal end; in section it is trapezoidal and flares slightly from the proximal to the distal end; 5 % cortex on dorsal left proximal edge. Ventral surface - soft hammer bulb with scar, hinge fracture at distal end. Dorsal surface - three flake scars, hinge fracture at distal end, low angle short retouch along length of right edge. Flat proximal end possibly indicative of platform preparation. Length 41.4mm, width 18.6mm, thickness 6.4mm, weight 4.54g.
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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