Ceramic Analysis

Laboratory Methods

Irmgard Hein (University of Vienna), Mustafa Kibaroğlu (University of Tübingen), Michaela Schauer (University of Vienna) , Anno Hein (Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR 'Demokritos')

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Cambridge University Press
09 October 2025

Data analysis: general; Archaeological methodology & techniques; Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry

Series: Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques

This Element, authored by a team of specialist researchers, provides an overview of the various analytical techniques employed in the laboratory for the examination of archaeological ceramic materials. Pottery represents one of the earliest technical materials used by humans and is arguably the most frequently encountered object in archaeological sites. The original plastic raw material, which is solidified by firing, exhibits a wide range of variations in terms of production methods, material, form, decoration and function. This frequently presents significant challenges for archaeologists. In modern laboratories, a variety of archaeometric measurement methods are available for addressing a wide range of archaeological questions. Examples of these include determining the composition of archaeological materials, elucidating the processes involved in manufacturing and decoration, estimating the age of archaeological material, and much more. The six sections present available methods for analysing pottery, along with an exploration of their potential application.

By: Irmgard Hein (University of Vienna), Mustafa Kibaroğlu (University of Tübingen), Michaela Schauer (University of Vienna), Anno Hein (Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR 'Demokritos'), Georgios Polymeris (Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR 'Demokritos')
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 274g
ISBN: 9781009530750
ISBN 10: 1009530755
Series: Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques
Pages: 94
Publication Date: 09 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction Irmgard Hein and Michaela Schauer; 2. Visualization Methods, Microstructural, Mineralogical and Chemical Analysis Mustafa Kibaroğlu 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.