Analysis Of Spindle-Whorl: From Neolithic Age To Bronze Age In Shandong Province

The spindle-whorl, which could be seen as the only tool for spinning before the Bronze Age, do not only make it possible for spinner to get a comparatively higher-quality thread, but also hiding more information about ancient society.A huge amount of spindle-whorl have been found in archaeology excavation since the build-up of new Chinese government, but there are no archaeologist in China who have a research focusing on it based on a systematical analysis.Using the Archaeology theory and method, this paper concluded the basic characteristics of spindle-whorl dated from Neolithic Age to Bronze Age , in Shandong Province today firstly and had a discussion on the making steps, technique and tools used in making a spindle-whorl. It's also the first time to introduce the principles and different manners of using spindle systematically together with anthropological data.At last, I clarified and suggested my personal understanding on the reflection of fibre from the dimension of spindle-whorl, the change of production way, Practicality and symbol of spindle-whorl found in grave and meaning of decoration on its surface.