retouch (archaeological concept)

  1. Home
  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Activities Facet
  4. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
  5. [processes and techniques by specific type]
  6. [subtractive processes and techniques]
  7. retouch
Scope note
Archaeological term for the secondary shaping of a stone core or implement after initial manufacture. Small fragments are removed to sharpen, straighten, or thin the core.
retouch
Accepted term: 13-May-2024