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Description: | A complete lithic thumb scraper of Neolithic date designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The object is roughly D-shaped in both plan and section with the outer curved edges showing signs of retouch. The ventral surfaces is smooth with ripples of percussion present while the dorsal surface has had flakes removed during the shaping process. The worked edge along one side is steep and the striking platform and bulb of percussion no longer remain.The flint is a light brownish-grey colour. The implement is 23.8mm long, 24.7mm wide, 8.9mm thick and weighs 4.9g.
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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