Tools

Fire striker fragments

Number of tool A11429:239

  • Description of use Three fragments of fire strikers. Such fire strikers were used for cutting sheep's wool, hair, and fabric. Even in the 20th century, this type of fire striker was used for shearing sheep.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Iron
Date 10th – 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia