Lithic Implement: Complete flint arrowhead of Neolithic, probably early Neolithic, date. The arrowhead is leaf-shaped and bi-facially worked with extensive invasive retouch present on one face, with the second face only retouched around the tip. The flint is semi-translucent and has a creamy-beige patina.<\/p>\n
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Lithic Implement: Complete flint arrowhead of Neolithic, probably early Neolithic, date. The arrowhead is leaf-shaped and bi-facially worked with extensive invasive retouch present on one face, with the second face only retouched around the tip. The flint is semi-translucent and has a creamy-beige patina.<\/p>\n
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