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From mine to microscope : advances in the study of ancient technology

By Freestone , Ian; Rehren , Thilo; Shortland , Andrew J

Book information

Publisher
Oxbow Books
Year
2009
ISBN
184217259X, 978-1-84217-259-9, 978-1-78297-277-8, 1782972773, 978-1-78297-278-5
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
27 MB (28469193 bytes)
Pages
230\0
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Prehistoric. Keramik Technik Glastechnik ArchäomePrehistoric. ToolsTechnology -- History -- To 1500. Industrial arts

Description

These twenty papers dedicated to Mike Tite focus upon the interpretation of ancient artefacts and technologies, particularly through the application of materials analysis. Instruments from the human eye to mass spectrometry provide insights into a range of technologies ranging from classical alum extraction to Bronze Age wall painting, and cover materials as diverse as niello, flint, bronze, glass and ceramic. Ranging chronologically from the Neolithic through to the medieval period, and geographically from Britain to China, these case studies provide a rare overview which will be of value to students, teachers and researchers with an interest in early material culture

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