Portable Digital Microscope: Atlas of Ceramic Pastes -

Portable Digital Microscope: Atlas of Ceramic Pastes - Components, Texture and Technology

This manual is the first of its sort describing the use of the new portable digital microscope for analysis of archaeological ceramics in the field or in the laboratory. It is presented like a geological atlas with a description of the most common minerals and lithic fragments found in ancient ceramic pastes to help archaeologists identify what they see under the microscope. Identification of manufacture and technological features are also addressed. An analysis protocol is proposed, along with suggestions for granulometric and digital image analyses to help with the constitution of groups of similar composition and paste texture. The manual is abundantly illustrated with color pictures of archaeological and ethnographic ceramic pastes as well as raw materials. It is a reference book for all involved in the analysis of archaeological ceramics and a major tool to help study, classify and choose the best fragments for archaeometric analysis.
Country USA
Brand Deep University Press
Manufacturer Deep University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781939755070
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Portable Digital Microscope: Atlas of Ceramic Pastes - Components, Texture and Technology