Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone - IRIT
Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone - IRIT
Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone - IRIT
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3. Framework fo r th e readin g o f a knapped ston e objec t<br />
3.1. Observatio n o f surface condition s<br />
3.2. Characterizatio n o f the ra w materia l<br />
3.3. Identificatio n o f th e blank , i f recognizabl e<br />
Unknapped blank<br />
- type (slab, cobble, etc.)<br />
- orientation (according to a morphological axis, to technical characteristics, etc.)<br />
<strong>Knapped</strong> blank<br />
- orientation according to the debitage axis (lower face, upper face, butt, left <strong>and</strong> right<br />
edges, etc.)<br />
- appreciation <strong>of</strong> technical morphologies (including knapping accidents)<br />
• which tell us about knapping techniques <strong>and</strong> methods<br />
- by examining the proximal end : pressure <strong>and</strong> percussion techniques<br />
- by examining the upper face : not predetermined, predetermined by means <strong>of</strong><br />
the Levallois method, the Kombewa method, etc.<br />
- by examining the distal end : plunging on a core, on a burin, etc.<br />
- by examining breaks : accidental or intentional, occurring during debitage, etc.<br />
• which testify to preparation<br />
- by examining the upper face : Levallois surface, crest, etc.<br />
- by examining the lower face : different butt types, overhang abrasion, etc.<br />
3.4. Specia l knappin g technique s<br />
3.5. Description o f removal s b y mean s o f thei r mai n characteristic s<br />
• position<br />
• localization<br />
• distribution<br />
• delineation<br />
• extent<br />
• angle<br />
• morphology<br />
• etc.<br />
3.6. Defining th e object , whethe r i t be a too l o r no t<br />
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