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Description: | A complete flint microlith of Mesolithic date (6300-4300 BC) . With a high central dorsal ridge, profile is sub-rectangular, section is sub-triangular. The proximal end is flattened and shows flake removal/retouching with cracking ripples. Ventral surface has some cracking ripples toward the proximal portion, the lateral margins have fine retouch creating a finer serrated edge on the left side than on the right which is less retouched.The lithic predominantly light grey with some darker grey inclusions, with a number of light, cream inclusions running from distal to proximal ends.No cortex is present so classifies as a tertiary flake.Ref: Bond, pg 112, fig 7.
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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