17882.5 15922_B0
B17882.5.15922
ID2
LocationNorway
Approximate number of models30
Approximate size282 GB
Soapstone artifacts originate from Late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic sites in Western Norway (there are also several stray finds). Only those in the Late Mesolithic layers can be securely attributed stratigraphically. Chronologically they are attributed to 6400-3300 BCE and represent a material culture of the fishing oriented Stone Age societies of the region.
Dataset includes 30 sinkers for line fishing. They are various in size and shape. All are engraved with one or several lines that are the subject of further technological study. Usually, such sinkers are featured with furrow — a wider engraving supposedly used to tighten the line. There are also finer ones, often read as ornamentation. The origin of soapstone is suspected to be local, but is generally unclear.
ID
B17882.5.15922
An irregular elongated soapstone piece with a damaged surface. Has a vague and shallow lengthwise furrow and several parallel horizontal engravings perpendicular to it. The furrow is clearly made to avoid more irregular parts of the surface. The archaeological context of the artifact is unknown.
Information
Artifact material
Soapstone
Artifact is experimentally produced
No
Tool material [known]
N/A
Tool material [attributed]
Quartz
Tool type [known]
N/A
Tool type [attributed]
Blade
Surface modification strategy description
Attributed as sawing with an edge of the quartz tool
Number of slices
10
Aperture
116°
Depth
77428244 mm
FWMH
1563127 mm
Extremum points, [MP]
2.4
Frequency of MP change per mm
1.87
Depth / FWMH ratio
495342
Comments on the slices analysis
N/A
Link to the data
N/A
