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Description: | A complete flint microlith of Mesolithic date (10000-4000 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in profile and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars and corresponding arrises. The proximal and distal edges have been abruptly blunted and the left and right hand edges contain fine, semi-abrupt retouch. The distal left hand edge has a small projecting spur, possibly for use as an awl. The ventral surface is slightly convex with a small bulb of percussion situated at the proximal end and shallow ripples of percussion emanating from it. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a light cream in colour with grey inclusions throughout.
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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