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Description: | A Mesolithic knapped flint 'Thames pick' axe core tool dating 10,000 - 4,300BC. This tool is asymmetric with a flat butt and tapering to a point at the distal end. The dorsal surface has a high longitudinal ridge, off-centre nearer to the left hand side, bevelled to each side. The lower surface is far shallower with removals from the entire surface There has been some edge and damage and crushing. The flint is mottled dark grey with patches of lighter grey-yellow.Dimensions: length: 150.88mm; width: 57.62mm; thickness: 35.96mm; weight: 346g.
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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