Irmgard Hein (University of Vienna), Mustafa Kibaroglu (University of Tubingen), Michaela Schauer (University of Vienna)

Ceramic Analysis

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This Element, authored by specialists, overviews analytical techniques for examining archaeological ceramics. Pottery, one of the earliest human materials, varies in production, material, form, decoration and function, presenting challenges for archaeologists. It explores methods for determining composition, manufacturing processes, age and more.

Produktdetails

• Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 94
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 146g
• ISBN-13: 9781009530781
• ISBN-10: 100953078X
• Artikelnr.: 74319879

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction Irmgard Hein and Michaela Schauer; 2. Visualization
Methods, Microstructural, Mineralogical and Chemical Analysis Mustafa
Kibarölu and Michaela Schauer; 3. Material Testing of Pottery Anno Hein; 4.
Thermoluminescence as a Tool for Age Assessment and Palaeothermometry
Studies of Baked Clayey Artefacts Georgios S. Polymeris; 5. Specific Types
of Ceramics: Analysis of Glazed Surfaces Judit Molera and Trinitat Pradell;
6. Statistical Approaches to the Evaluation of Analytical Data in Ceramic
Studies Anno Hein; References.