Laurel-leaf point (limace)
Crimea, Bakhchisarai district, Staroselye site
Middle Paleolithic
Mousterian
Flint
9 x 3 cm
Excavations by A.A. Formozov, 1953
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It is a limace of an elongated shape with two pointed ends, and slightly curved in profile. Longitudinal convex edges converging towards the ends are treated with large retouch (trimming). The retouch was applied on one side of the tool – on the back. The tool is slightly asymmetrical, as one edge is more flattened. The dimensions of the tool suggest its use both with a handle (shaft) and without it.
It has a functional purpose: a universal tool for piercing, cutting and scraping various materials. Possibly it was used as a dart tip.
It is a common tool of the Middle Paleolithic era in Europe.
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