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Description: | An extended end scraper composed of chert. The scraper has been uni-facially retouched and expediently manufactured.The distal end of the dorsal face exhibits discontinuous retouch with a semi-abrupt angle and is of edge type in extent. The morphology of the distal retouch is of sub-parallel type. This retouch extends partially to the left margin. Partial, abrupt, edge retouch to the proximal end aids in more comfortable handling when the tool is utilised.Concoidal ripples are present on the ventral side and the bulb of percussion has been removed.There is no evidence of breaks, abrasion or heating.The scraper is orangey red in colour, is sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in section.Refs: Butler (2005) illustrates a similar example on pg 127, Fig 51, 4 which dates to the Early Neolithic. Mercer (1981) also illustrates a similar example on pg 133, Fig 58, L130.
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