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Description: | A complete flint thumb nail scraper of Neolithic date (4000-2350BC). The lithic is sub-ovate in plan and rectangular in section. The dorsal surface contains 2 predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises. The left and right sides show long, abrupt flaking and the lower distal edges show short, semi, abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is predominantly flat and is covered with retained cortex with a large depression towards the proximal end and negative scaring at the proximal edge. The lithic retains some cortex on the ventral surface and is therefore a secondary flake.The flint is light brown and grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is a light grey and cream in colour.Dimensions: Length- 23.22mm, Width- 28.40mm, Thickness- 10.88mm, Weight- 9.1g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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