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Role of Materials Analysis in the Reconstruction of Early Metal Extraction Technology: Zinc and Silver-Lead Smelting at Zawar, Rajasthan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

I C Freestone ,
A P Middleton ,
P T Craddock ,
L K Gurjar  and
D R Hook
I C Freestone
Affiliation:
British Museum Research Laboratory, LondonWClB 3DG
A P Middleton
Affiliation:
British Museum Research Laboratory, LondonWClB 3DG
P T Craddock
Affiliation:
British Museum Research Laboratory, LondonWClB 3DG
L K Gurjar
Affiliation:
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, 6 New Fatehpura, Udaipur 313001, India
D R Hook
Affiliation:
British Museum Research Laboratory, LondonWClB 3DG
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Abstract

Microscopy and elemental analysis of ore, slag, ceramic and ash from a major metallurgical site have allowed insights into the ancient processes. Constraints have been placed on raw materials and smelting conditions, and aspects of technological change and development have been recognised.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 185: Symposium G – Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology II , 1990 , 617
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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