S9255d_Bt0
S9255d
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
S9255d
A small piece of soapstone with an irregular shape. The front and top parts are featured with grinding traces. However, the back part is damaged, and the furrow the is shallow and vague. Possibly, was planned as a sinker, broke during the production stage and then was finished to utilize the damaged surface. Site context is dubious.
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
14
Aperture
67°
Depth
130808522 mm
FWMH
1288811 mm
Extremum points, [MP]
2.43
Frequency of MP change per mm
0.86
Depth / FWMH ratio
1014955
Comments on the slices analysis
N/A
Link to the data
N/A
