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Series:   Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques

Ceramic Analysis

Laboratory Methods

Expected online publication date:  21 July 2025

Irmgard Hein ,
Mustafa Kibaroğlu ,
Michaela Schauer ,
Anno Hein ,
Georgios Polymeris ,
Judit Molera  and
Trinitat Pradell
Irmgard Hein
Affiliation:
University of Vienna
Mustafa Kibaroğlu
Affiliation:
University of Tübingen
Michaela Schauer
Affiliation:
University of Vienna
Anno Hein
Affiliation:
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR 'Demokritos'
Georgios Polymeris
Affiliation:
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR 'Demokritos'
Judit Molera
Affiliation:
University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia
Trinitat Pradell
Affiliation:
Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Summary

This Element, authored by a team of specialist researchers, provides an overview of the various analytical techniques employed in the laboratory for the examination of archaeological ceramic materials. Pottery represents one of the earliest technical materials used by humans and is arguably the most frequently encountered object in archaeological sites. The original plastic raw material, which is solidified by firing, exhibits a wide range of variations in terms of production methods, material, form, decoration and function. This frequently presents significant challenges for archaeologists. In modern laboratories, a variety of archaeometric measurement methods are available for addressing a wide range of archaeological questions. Examples of these include determining the composition of archaeological materials, elucidating the processes involved in manufacturing and decoration, estimating the age of archaeological material, and much more. The six sections present available methods for analysing pottery, along with an exploration of their potential application.
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Series: Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques
Online ISBN: 9781009530774
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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