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Unique ID: YORYM-365E67
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete flint scraper of Neolithic date (4000-2350 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in profile and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface three predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises and a minor amount of cortex situated along the right hand edge.The left hand edge contains semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth and shows signs of hinged flake removal at the proximal end. The lithic retains a minor amount of cortex and is therefore a secondary flake.
The flint is grey in colour with dark grey inclusions throughout. The cortex is mid-brown in colour.
Length: 68.64mm, Width: 21.48mm, Thickness: 12.64mm, Weight: 18.90g.
Class: Scraper
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 2350 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 68.64 mm
Width: 21.48 mm
Thickness: 12.64 mm
Weight: 18.9 g
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Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
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