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Description: | A Mesolithic flint blade, dating 10,000 - 4,000BC. The object is formed of a mottled mid-light grey flint with a patch of light brown on the left edge when looking at the dorsal face. There are traces of four blades being removed from the dorsal side, no evidence of retouch. The bulb of percussion is present on the ventral side with a series of waves radiating from this. The striking platform is visible at the proximal end but there appears to be some damage at the distal end.Dimensions: length: 48.33 mm; width: 20.89 mm; thickness: 9.44 mm; weight: 9.78g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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