22208
Accession Number
7349
Author
Foster, K.P.; Kaczmarczyk, A.
Title Of Article Chaper
X-ray fluorescence analysis of some Minoan faience
Title Of Journal Book
Archaeometry
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
143-157
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
This paper presents the results of combined stylistic and x-ray fluorescence analysis of Minoan faience. The objects include pieces from the Town Mosaic, the Temple Repository Cists, and the Throne Room at Knossos. The XRF anallysis confirms stylistic conclusions about the homogeneity and historical development of the Aegean faience industry. It also contributes to a more complete understanding of the Minoan innovation of polychrome faience.
Keywords
Ceramic, faience; Ceramic, faience analysis; Ceramic, archaeology classification; Ceramic, technology; Spectroscopy, x ray fluorescence ICCROM
pub_id
22208