Archaeology — Early Mesolithic; 8500BC-8000BC
Burin
Burin used for working wood or bone. This example has been re-sharpened on a number of occasions. Some of the flakes generated by this process have been re-attached, from archaeological excavations at Three Ways Wharf, Uxbridge (flint scatter C).
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- UX88viii[343]<21>
- Object name:
- burin
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Early Mesolithic; 8500BC-8000BC
- Material:
flint
- Measurements/duration:
- L 106 mm, W 43 mm, D 20 mm (refit group) (overall), L 100 mml W 32 mm (this flake only) (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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