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Record ID: SOMDOR-BF4B72
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic flint axe. Miniature polished flint axe. It is almost completely ground. A few flaking scars remain on one side. There are striations visible. It is a tapering shape with a broad cutting edge and narrow butt end. The butt end is rounded. In section it is gently convex in both planes but not very thick. The cutting edge is more polished than other areas and is convex. One face is completely polished, the other face retains traces of flaking scars along it's edges and at the butt, however there is polish in the flaking scars. It has a cream coloured patination with some greyer …
Created on: Friday 25th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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