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Description: | A complete flint Neolithic thumb scraper 3500-2100 BC. The right hand edge has been blunted to create a retrograde D shape which has a pointed terminus at the distal end, this allowed the lithic to be held between the fore finger and thumb. The proximal end is abruptly blunted on its striking platform which is positioned to the left hand side. Three large negative scars are predominant on the dorsal surface with corresponding arrises one of which runs as a curvilinear border on the left hand side from the proximal to distal ends. The ventral surface is smooth with some evidence of conchoidal fracture in the form of cracking ripples, there is one small negative scar to the left hand side at the proximal end. There is evidence of retouch to the outer right hand side predominantly to the distal end. The flint is a light grey with small cream inclusions throughout.Length: 28.2 mm, Width: 20.5mm, Weight: 1.9g. Similar examples can be seen in the PAS Database: Unique ID: YORYM-7F9923 and Unique ID: SUSS-A965B2
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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