Database

Whetstone

Title
Whetstone
Description
It was used for sharpening the blades of various tools (scythes, knives, scissors etc.). For that matter, traces of this activity can be seen on the surface of the item.
- Find-spot: Grădiştea de Munte – Dealul Grădiştii, commune of Orăştioara de Sus (Hunedoara county)
- Dimensions: L: 14,7 cm; l: 4,6-5,3 cm; thickness: 2,1 cm
- Material: grit stone
- Execution technique: cutting-out, polishing
Geographic coverage
Latitude:45°37’23” N; Longitude: 23°18’43” E
Historical Date
1st century BC. - begining of the 2nd century AD.
Time Period
Dacian Era
ID
51447
Scan Type
3D
Scan Format
3DPDF
Digitization Method
Language
Romanian
Rights
CC BY-NC-ND
Source
Deva Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization
Data Provider
Deva Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization
Provider
Romania