25408
Author
Henrickson, Robert C.; Vandiver, Pamela B.; Blackman, M. James
Editor
Vandiver, Pamela B.; Goodway, Martha; Mass, Jennifer L.
Author Affiliation
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Anthropology; Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education; Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education
Title Of Article Chaper
Lustrous Black Fine Ware at Gordion, Turkey: A Distinctive Sintered Slip Technology
Title Of Journal Book
Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology VI: Symposium held November 26-30, 2001, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Volume
712
Pages
391-399
Collation
9 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Publisher
Materials Research Society
Publisher City
Warrendale
ISBN
1-55899-648-6
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Potters at ancient Gordion (Turkey) produced a distinctive fine ware with a black glossy finish during at least the period 700-500 BC. Visual examination suggested a sintered slip finish. Study using SEM, EDS, INAA, x-ray diffraction, and refiring has confirmed this hypothesis. The technology was characterized by a relatively low firing temperature, large amounts of flux, a darkening wash added over the slip, and use of both calcareous and non-calcareous clays.
Keywords
black; ware; fine; gordion; turkey; sinter; slip; technology
pub_id
25408