Thin Section Petrography, Geochemistry and Scanning Electron Microscopy of Archaeological Ceramics

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Archaeological Ceramics & Compositional Analysis ;
Archaeological Ceramics ;
Ceramic Compositional Analysis ;
Introduction to Thin Section Petrography ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 2: Sampling, Preparation & Analysis of Ceramic Thin Sections ;
Introduction ;
Sampling ;
Thin Section Preparation ;
Analytical Equipment ;
Other Resources ;
Curation & Access to Thin Sections ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 3: Composition of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section ;
Introduction ;
The Clay Matrix ;
Particulate Inclusions ;
Voids ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 4: Classification & Characterisation of Archaeological Ceramics in Thin Section ;
Introduction ;
Visual Classification & Description ;
Quantitative Characterisation & Statistical Grouping ;
Macroscopic Fabric Analysis ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 5: Petrographic Provenance Determination ;
Introduction ;
Geological Characterisation of Ceramic Raw Materials ;
Provenance Resolution ;
Geological Literature & Fieldwork ;
Quantitative Provenance Determination ;
Micropalaeontology ;
Interpreting Provenance Data ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 6: Reconstructing Ancient Ceramic Technology in Thin Section ;
Introduction ;
Raw Material Selection & Procurement ;
Raw Material Processing & Paste Preparation ;
Forming Methods ;
Finishing ;
Drying ;
Firing ;
Ceramic Use & Function ;
Post-Depositional Alteration of Archaeological Ceramics ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 7: Other Ceramic Materials in Thin Section ;
Introduction ;
Architectural Ceramics ;
Unfired Clay Structures ;
Refractory Ceramics ;
Other Ceramic Objects ;
Petrography of Cementitious Materials ;
Stoneware, Fritware, Porcelain & Faience ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 8: Instrumental Geochemistry of Archaeological Ceramics ;
Introduction ;
The Chemical Composition of Ceramics ;
Equipment & Preparation ;
Quality Control ;
Descriptive Statistics ;
Choice of Elements ;
Normalisation, Standardisation & Transformation ;
Detecting Geochemical Patterning ;
Data Presentation ;
Reconciling Geochemical & Petrographic Data ;
Geochemical Provenance Interpretation ;
Geochemistry & Ceramic Technology ;
Further Reading ;

Chapter 9: Scanning Electron Microscopy & X-Ray Diffraction of Archaeological Ceramics ;
Introduction ;
Scanning Electron Microscopy ;
SEM Geochemical Characterisation ;
SEM Mineralogical Characterisation ;
SEM versus Thin Section Petrography & Bulk Geochemistry ;
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of Ceramics ;
Further Reading

Reviews