Archaeological Ceramics and the Physical Sciences
Problem Definition and Results
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11073439 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Frederick R Matson (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1981 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 448-456 |
| Publication date | 1981-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Field Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0093-4690 • E-ISSN: 2042-4582 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1179/009346981791504806 |
| OpenAlex | W1988978427 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
Ancient pottery has been measured and analyzed for over a century. Its virtual indestructibility makes it an attractive material to study. After the experimental stages of application of some of the newer analytical approaches from the physical sciences, however, problems should be better defined before extensive studies begin. Collaboration between the archaeologist and the physical scientist should develop knowledge of the basic raw materials available to the potters at the stage of technological development within the culture whose ceramic products are being studied. The likelihood that the results will offer clues that help us better understand parts of the culture that produce the pottery are thus increased and justify the research work
Archaeological science · Archaeology · Pottery · Work (physics · Conservation Techniques and Studies · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Engineering · History · Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction · Mechanical Engineering
Physicochemical Compositional Analysis of Ceramics
The Determination of Brick Provenance and Technology Using Analytical Techniques From the Physical Sciences
The Use of Materials Science Techniques in the Study of Pottery Construction and Use
Vessels and villages
Plausible Inferences from Ceramic Artifacts
Petrographic analysis and Inaa geochemistry of prehistoric ceramics from Robinson Pueblo, New Mexico
Archaeological obsidian sourcing
Revisiting the Exploitable Threshold Model
Experiments in Ceramic Technology
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1981 - 2025 (45) |
| Highly cited | No |