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Unique ID: IOW-6F0490
Object type certainty: Possibly
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A complete Neolithic or Bronze Age lithic implement, possibly a scraper or knife (4000 BC-801 BC).
This implement is sub-lozenge-shaped in plan and is semi-translucent. The dorsal face has been knapped all over and the upper oblique edges have been retouched. The ventral face is similar but it is generally flatter. The removals are short, parallel and semi abrupt. The dorsal face is glossy in some areas and the retouch on the left side of the ventral face is very glossy.
The implement is grey with a reddish tinge.
Height: 42.3mm; width: 30.6mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 10.21g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Exactly 4000 BC
Date to: Exactly 801 BC
Quantity: 1
Height: 42.3 mm
Width: 30.6 mm
Thickness: 8.6 mm
Weight: 10.21 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 27th January 2015 - Tuesday 27th January 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-4-21
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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