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Description: | A complete flint microburin of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface has multiple negative scars with corresponding arrises. The proximal and left hand edge have fine semi-abrupt retouch. The lithic has a projecting spur along its right hand side on the distal edge. The ventral surface is slightly convex due to a bulb of percussion which is centrally located. The flake retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is light grey in colour with dark grey and cream inclusions throughout.Length: 16.87mm, Width: 10.04mm, Thickness: 3.16mm, Weight: 0.7g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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