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Description: | Four complete knapped lithic implements of Neolithic date (3500 - 2100 BC). The implements are all scrappers.Scraper 1: Sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in section. The ventral surface is rough with ripples of percussion emanating from two different directions. The dorsal surface is irregular with numerous flakes having been removed and extensive retouch is present around the distal portion and left and right edges. A small patch of cortex has been retained. The flint is a mid brownish-grey colour with numerous small lighter inclusions.Dimensions: 31.9mm long, 27.1mm wide, 11.5mm thick and weighs 9.3g.Scraper 2: Sub-tear drop in shape and D-shaped in section. The ventral surface is smooth with faint ripples of percussion present though the striking platform and bulb of percussion have been removed. The dorsal surface has had two large flakes removed and displays negative scars and corresponding arises. Extensive retouch is present around the distal portion and left edge which is very steep. The flint is a mid grey colour with numerous lighter inclusions.Dimensions: 47.6mm long, 28.7mm wide, 6.6mm thick and weighs 7.6g.Scraper 3: Sub-circular in shape and rectangular in section. Both the ventral and dorsal surfaces are smooth with faint ripples of percussion present though the striking platform and bulb of percussion have been removed. Extensive retouch is present along all but the proximal portion. The flint is a mid orangey-brown colour with both darker and lighter inclusions.Dimensions: 24.2mm long, 28.4mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 3.1g.Scraper 4: Notched scraper, trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section. Both the ventral and dorsal surfaces are smooth and the striking platform and bulb of percussion have been removed. Retouch is present along one edge which is notched to creating a curved scraping surface. The flint is a burnt orange colour with lighter inclusions.Dimensions: 21.2mm long, 21.4mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 0.9g.
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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