Prehistoric — Upper Palaeolithic; c. 38000BC
Point, leaf point
Flint leaf point of triangular section, having one face boldly chipped, and thus forming a pointed implement. Flaked on dorsal surface. This was probably used as a spearhead. Leaf points are thought to have been introduced by anatomically modern humans who arrived in western Europe about 40,000 years ago. Archaeologists believe that this example, however, could be a Neanderthal 'copy' of such a tool.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- A18989
- Object name:
- point, leaf point
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- Production date:
- Upper Palaeolithic; c. 38000BC
- Material:
flint
- Measurements/duration:
- L 122 mm, W 33 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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