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Description: | A flint lithic implement of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 9000 - 4000 BC) in the form of a blade. The piece is struck off a secondary flake and retains <2% cortex along one mesal edge. The dorsal surface exhibits three parallel negative flake scars from previous flake or blade removal. There is evidence of platfrom preparation inthe form of a series of four small parallel nagative flake scars at the proximal end. There is short scaled abrupt retouch running along one mesal edge from the distal end to approximately two-thirds of the way along the length. The striking platform is lenticular. The Ventral surface exhibits a small, high bulb of percussion with a bulbar scar and closely spaced conchoidal ripple marks. The flint is a semi-translucent dark grey colour.The implement measures 32.68mm 14.82mm maximum width, 4.58mm minimum width, is 4.39mm thick and weighs 2.15g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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