Ceramic Petrography: The Interpretation of Archaeological Pottery & Related Artefacts in Thin Section
By (author) Patrick Sean Quinn
Paperback (Out of print)
(February 2013)
ISBN: 9781905739592
6.85 x 9.69 inches
Price: $70.00
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Thin section ceramic petrography is a versatile interdisciplinary analytical tool for the characterization and interpretation of archaeological pottery. Using over 200 photomicrographs of thin sections from a diverse range of artefacts, time periods and geographic regions, this provides comprehensive guidelines for their study within archaeology.
Thin section ceramic petrography is a versatile interdisciplinary analytical tool for the characterization and interpretation of archaeological pottery and related artefacts, including ceramic building materials, refractories and plaster. Using over 200 colour photomicrographs of thin sections from a diverse range of artefacts, archaeological periods and geographic regions, this book illustrates the spectrum of compositional and microstructural phenomena that occur within ancient ceramics under the micro-scope and provides comprehensive guidelines for their study within archaeology. The book is structured according to the main steps involved in the analysis and interpretation of archaeological ceramic thin sections, including classification, characterization, the determination of provenance and the reconstruction of manufacturing technology. It can be used as a reference manual for microscope research as well as a course book for specialist training on thin section petrography and archaeological ceramic analysis.
"1 Introduction to Archaeological Ceramic Analysis & Thin Section Petrography
2 Sampling, Thin Section Preparation & Analysis
3 Composition of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section
4 Grouping & Characterization of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section
5 Interpreting Ceramic Raw Materials & Provenance
6 Reconstructing Ceramic Technology
7 Petrography of Ceramic Building Materials, Metallurgical Ceramics & Plaster
Appendix Petrographic Fabric Descriptions ", Preface ;
1 Introduction to Archaeological Ceramic Analysis & Thin Section Petrography ;
2 Sampling, Thin Section Preparation & Analysis ;
3 Composition of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section ;
4 Grouping & Characterization of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section ;
5 Interpreting Ceramic Raw Materials & Provenance ;
6 Reconstructing Ceramic Technology ;
7 Petrography of Ceramic Building Materials, Metallurgical Ceramics & Plaster ;
Appendix Petrographic Fabric Descriptions ;
Index
- By (author) Patrick Sean Quinn
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