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Description: | A complete flint scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and concave-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains 3 predominant negative scars with corresponding arises. The distal and left hand edges show short, parallel, semi abrupt retouch. The left hand edge also has a notched aspect towards the distal end. The ventral surface is concave and predominantly smooth with percussion ripples emanating from the proximal end. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a light brown in colour with cream inclusions throughout.Dimensions: Length - 21.89mm, Width- 7.82mm, Thickness- 4.65mm, Weight- 0.8g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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