In this paper, we present the result of a series of experiment aimed at reproducing specific types of use-wear traces related to the use of flaked stone tools in pottery production and maintenance tasks. This experimental programme is focused to the study of the functionality of some stone tools from Neolithic sites located in the NE of the Iberian Peninsula. The experiments and the resulting traces are described in details in the following text. A good correspondence between the archaeological and experimental traces has been observed. Our results testify that different types of tools (unretouched flakes, unretouched blades, retouched blades, borers) were used for different actions associated with the production of pottery vessels.
Working pottery with flaked stone tools: a preliminary experimental approach
MAZZUCCO N;
2017-01-01
Abstract
In this paper, we present the result of a series of experiment aimed at reproducing specific types of use-wear traces related to the use of flaked stone tools in pottery production and maintenance tasks. This experimental programme is focused to the study of the functionality of some stone tools from Neolithic sites located in the NE of the Iberian Peninsula. The experiments and the resulting traces are described in details in the following text. A good correspondence between the archaeological and experimental traces has been observed. Our results testify that different types of tools (unretouched flakes, unretouched blades, retouched blades, borers) were used for different actions associated with the production of pottery vessels.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
