Hair and potters

An Experimental Look at Temper

Datos Bibliográficos

ID5161085
AutoresCaroline Jeffra (0000-0001-7413-3402, autor de correspondencia)
Año2008
Volumen40
Número1
Páginas151-161
Fecha de publicación2008-03-01
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaWorld Archaeology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0043-8243 • E-ISSN: 1470-1375
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00438240801889431
OpenAlexW1993742708
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas5
Referencias citadas7

This paper explores the ways in which horse hair alters the properties of clay and resulting vessels when used as a temper. This is based upon archaeological evidence found in Kazakhstan, though the experiments conducted were of a general nature. Experimentation involved comparing tempered to untempered vessels by recording dimensional changes, porosity and permeability, and resistance to tensile and shearing strain. A discussion of the benefits of including such a temper follows, highlighting the probability that it was added in order to aid vessel formation rather than for specific vessel performance characteristics

Archaeology · Composite material · Geotechnical engineering · Porosity · Shearing (physics · Ultimate tensile strength · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Dental materials and restorations · Geology · History · Materials Science · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

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