Thesaurus Term/Concept: CRESTED BLADE
| Identifier | 97553 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A flint blade with negative impressions of removals on one side of the dorsal surface, creating a crest. These constitute part of a previously worked striking platfom or result from preparing the flaked surface on a core before detaching flakes or blades. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | CRESTED BLADE (Mesolithic - 8000 BC to 4501 BC) |
| Find Type | CRESTED BLADE (Mesolithic to Neolithic - 8000 BC to 2301 BC) |