Approaches to Ceramic Provenance Interpretation
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jssh.2024.6(10).18Keywords:
Ceramic provenance, Thin-section petrography, Chemical analysis, Archaeological ceramicsAbstract
The investigation of ceramic provenance is a crucial aspect of ceramic archaeology and artifact identification. As modern analytical techniques have advanced, a range of methods has been increasingly utilized to trace and interpret the origins of ceramic materials. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles underlying commonly employed techniques for ceramic provenance research. It further explores the comparative applications of these analytical methods, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations.
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