Record ID: NMS-9770D2
Object type: DISCOIDAL KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small sub-oval discoidal knife, made from a primary flake, the dorsal face retains a central patch of thin yellowish to white cortex, all other surfaces (apart from the platform) are modified by invasive direct percussion, the ventral face appears to have no original surface of the “blank” flake this was made from extant; the flakes neatly overlap at the centre, there is a linear flaw to this face, the flake scars stop dead either side of this. The flint is unpatinated semi-translucent brown/grey. Early Bronze Age, 2,350 to 1,500 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
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Record ID: SOMDOR185
Object type: DISCOIDAL KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Bronze Age discoidal knife. The flint is dark grey-brown with a glossy patina. The knife has been created by pressure flaking over most of both faces. There is a fresh fracture at one end (plough strike). Date: Early Bronze Age - c. 2350 to 1600 BC Dimensions: 40 mm x 35 mm x 11 mm Weight: 14 g
Created on: Friday 8th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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