14500.56506_B0
B14500.104.56506
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
B14500.104.56506
A small black soapstone sinker with a lengthwise furrow. Grinding facets and even grinding traces are visible. The surface is slightly damaged. The site context is secure and attributes the piece to the Early Neolithic.
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
17
Aperture
111°
Depth
60153961 mm
FWMH
1115442 mm
Extremum points, [MP]
2.65
Frequency of MP change per mm
2.35
Depth / FWMH ratio
539284
Comments on the slices analysis
N/A
Link to the data
N/A
