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Description: | A complete flint microscraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface has four predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises and is blunted at the proximal end. The left and right hand edges have fine semi-abrupt retouch. The distal end tapers to a distinct point and has fine semi-abrupt retouch along both edges. The flake retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout.Length: 34.87mm, Width: 13.27mm, Thickness: 3.54mm, Weight: 1.6g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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