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Pottery Production, Distribution and Consumption in Early Minoan West Crete: An Analytical Perspective - Couverture souple

Nodarou, Eleni

 
9781407307688: Pottery Production, Distribution and Consumption in Early Minoan West Crete: An Analytical Perspective
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ISBN 10 : 1407307681 ISBN 13 : 9781407307688
Editeur : BAR Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This study investigates the provenance and technology of pottery during the earlier Prepalatial period (EM I-EM IIB) in west Crete, using an integrated approach involving stylistic examination and archaeometric analysis. Although the stylistic particularities of the west Cretan Early Minoan assemblages have been acknowledged since the 1960s, there has been no attempt to assess and interpret the differences, and integrate this part of Crete into the broader picture of the Prepalatial period. Due to the lack of publications and analyses, west Crete remained estranged from the new developments that have changed the way the Prepalatial period is considered. As part of the GEOPRO TMR Network, this project applies an integrated methodology to the ceramic material from selected sites and investigates issues of pottery provenance and technology. The analytical techniques used comprise thin section petrography, neutron activation analysis and scanning electron microcopy. Possible locations of production for the various fabrics are suggested and technological issues, such as clay recipes, firing practices and pottery manufacturing traditions, are discussed. As the research revealed no imports from outside Crete, and this contrasts with central and eastern Crete, the position and role of west Crete in the southern Aegean during the Early Bronze Age is re-assessed. Appendices include a catalogue of samples, petrographic descriptions, and NAA data. The final section features collection of 38 colour plates, including micrographs.

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Eleni Nodarou

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Éditeur
BAR Publishing
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1407307681
ISBN 13 
9781407307688
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
212
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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