Record ID: WMID-D7C8D2
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked flint tool, probably an early Bronze Age plano-convex knife. The striking platform is clearly visible where the blade was struck from its core, and there is a clear bulb of percussion and bulb scar on the ventral face of the flint, caused by the pressure when struck. The flint has been subject to invasive pressure flaking on the dorsal face, although this does not extend to cover the whole face and is limited to the tip and edges of the flint. A small amount of flaking has occurred from the ventral face, but this is limited to a few flakes. The tool measures 47.5 mm long, 24.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.