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finds (en) > finds type (en) > lithics (en) > retouched tool (en) > burin (en)

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burin (en)  

Definition

  • A specialized engraving tool which bears a negative surface created by the removal of a burin spall (cut diagonally downward from the part of the blade/flake edge).

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Source

  • Inizan, M.-L., M. Reduron-Ballinger, H. Roche, J. Tixier 1999, Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone. Nanterre: CREP., D. Srejovic (ed) 1997, Arheološki Leksikon.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/burin/4.2

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