TY - JOUR
T1 - Use-wear Analysis of Cortical and Tabular Scrapers and Discs from the Chalcolithic Sites of Bir es-Safadi and Abu Matar
AU - Yamada, Shoh
AU - Birkenfeld, Michal
AU - Lili-Tafber, Chantal
PY - 2020/10
Y1 - 2020/10
N2 - A total of 44 scrapers and two perforated discs from the Chalcolithic sites of Bir es-Safadi and Abu Matar in the Beer Sheva basin have been microscopically examined for use-wear polish. Most scrapers, both tabular and non-tabular, appear to have been used for scraping hide. There are some differences in wear patterns corresponding to morphological subtypes of the scrapers. The two perforated discs showed no recognizable use-wear but possible ochre stains on one side of each disc surface along the edge, suggesting a non-utilitarian use.
AB - A total of 44 scrapers and two perforated discs from the Chalcolithic sites of Bir es-Safadi and Abu Matar in the Beer Sheva basin have been microscopically examined for use-wear polish. Most scrapers, both tabular and non-tabular, appear to have been used for scraping hide. There are some differences in wear patterns corresponding to morphological subtypes of the scrapers. The two perforated discs showed no recognizable use-wear but possible ochre stains on one side of each disc surface along the edge, suggesting a non-utilitarian use.
M3 - Article
SN - 0334-3839
VL - 50
SP - 192
EP - 208
JO - Mitekufat Haeven: Journal of the Israel Prehistoric Society
JF - Mitekufat Haeven: Journal of the Israel Prehistoric Society
ER -