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This flint knife from Moray dates from between around 2500 and 1500 BC.

The knife is roughly oval, with a flat underside and a convex upper surface. The upper surface has had some small flakes removed over part of its surface.

Simple flint knives were used for various purposes throughout prehistory. Plano-convex (or 'slug') knives tend to be Early Bronze Age in date, although specimens from the Neolithic Age are known.

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• Online ID: 000-100-032-055-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.AA 42
• Date: Between 2500 and 1500 BC
  
• Material: Flint
  
• Dimensions: 1.75" x 0.75" - 2.38" x 1.38"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Moray
  
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• Description: Flint slug knife from Moray
  
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