Una aproximación experimental al empleo de la esteatita en la Metalurgia Prehistórica

This article addresses, from Experimental Archeology point of view, useof soapstone as feedstock for the foundry molds production. Its use is isknown in the Prehistory of the Iberian Peninsula through numerous fi ndings,while not frequent archaeometric characterization studies and has not been delved into its origin. We present an experimental proposal foracquisition, processing and use of soapstone in bronze foundry work.