Non-invasive scientific studies on the provenance and technology of early Islamic ceramics from Afrasiyab and Nishapur

Holakooei, Parviz; Lapérouse, Jean-François de; Carò, Federico; Röhrs, Stefan; Franke, Ute; Müller–Wiener, Martina; Reiche, Ina

doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2019.02.029

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“…It has previously been assigned to jacobsite [18, 60]. Holakooei et al [27], on the other hand, assigned a similar pattern to a manganese oxide. However, they excluded the presence of a Fe,Mn‐bearing mineral, based on an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) X‐ray elemental map.…”

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“…Based on their findings, the black decorations could be divided in four different groups: carbon black, iron reduced blacks, iron‐manganese black and haematite black [26]. In 2019, Holakooei et al [27] performed Raman analysis on glazed early Islamic pottery. In the black decorations, Raman bands were found indicating the presence of the manganese oxide hausmannite (Mn 3 O 4 ).…”

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Micro‐Raman spectroscopy on pigments of painted pre‐Islamic ceramics from the Kur River Basin (Fars Province, Iran): The case of manganese oxides identification

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Jehlička

et al. 2022

J Raman Spectroscopy

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Micro-Raman spectroscopy was used for the analysis of painted pre-Islamic ceramics from the Kur River Basin (Fars Province, Southwest Iran). A total of 21 sherds were analysed dating from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age and belonging to different ceramic wares and sites. The main focus of this research was to identify the pigments used for the red and black decorations of the different ceramic wares from the Kur River Basin and to elaborate on the manganese identification and their differentiation through Raman spectroscopy.Haematite (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) and manganese oxides could be identified as the main compounds for the decoration in the different ceramic wares, except for the Bakun ware in which also carbon black could be determined as a probable pigment for black decoration using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The identification and discrimination of manganese oxides were a meticulous task due to the sensitivity of these materials to the laser power, which can provoke degradation. Nevertheless, Raman spectroscopy was successfully applied for the identification of spectral patterns of the ceramics and their attribution to several manganese oxides present in the decorative mixtures, such as jacobsite (MnFe 2 O 4 ), bixbyite (α-Mn 2 O 3 ) and hausmannite (Mn 3 O 4 ). K E Y W O R D Sceramics, Jacobsite, Kur River Basin (Iran), manganese oxides, red and black pigments

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confidence: 99%

Micro‐Raman spectroscopy on pigments of painted pre‐Islamic ceramics from the Kur River Basin (Fars Province, Iran): The case of manganese oxides identification

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Jehlička

et al. 2022

J Raman Spectroscopy

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“…The measurements were performed at 50 kV and 700 µA for 120 s through a collimator with a diameter of 0.65 mm. An SSD Peltier-cooled detector (10 mm 2 active area and resolution of <155 eV at 10 kcps) was used for the detection of the secondary fluorescent X-rays [30][31][32].…”

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Geochemical-Microscopical Characterization of the Deterioration of Stone Surfaces in the Cloister of Santa Maria in Vado (Ferrara, Italy)

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Santa Maria in Vado is a monument in the rich artistic heritage of the city of Ferrara (north of Italy). In this paper we want to investigate the state of conservation of tombstones, cloister and the entrance to the basilica, in order to keep them in the best possible state for the future generations. From the chemical characterization, the state of conservation was determined focusing on the biodeteriogenic and non-biodeteriogenic factors, which determine a series of unwanted changes in the physical, mechanical and above all aesthetic properties of the material, often closely connected with the environment and conservation conditions. On the macroscopic observation, the state of conservation of the tombstones appeared to be very deteriorated through aesthetic and structural damage. In detail, the stereo microscope observation of samples collected from the tombstones show the presence of efflorescence probably caused by the abundant of water that bring the salts present inside the rock into solution. Relating the columns, μ-XRF analysis confirm the carbonate composition of samples and presence of iron and sulfur. Finally, SEM observation highlighted the presence of black crust on arch samples and the presence of pollen on the black crust and spheroidal particles probably related to atmospheric pollution.

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“…Similarly, ceramics found in Iran and Uzbekistan (Henshaw 2010, Holakooei 2019) dating from the 9 th -12 th century AD, also have a high lead glaze over a slip made of a mixture of sand and an aluminous rich (and in some cases also potassium rich) clay different from those of the ceramic body. In the 13 th century, a complete change in the materials occurred and alkali glazes applied over a quartz-rich slips were used (Molera 2020) (Figure 7D, 7E, 7F).…”

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Ceramic technology. How to characterise ceramic glazes

Pradell

Molerà

2020

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Glazes add value to ceramic; improve its appearance (colour and shine) and make it waterproof. Through the choice of colours and designs, glazes made ceramics fashionable, even luxurious, and therefore, an object of trade. Each region and ruling dynasty developed its own style or trademark which makes them particularly suitable for dating purposes. Therefore, the study and analysis of glazes offers direct information about the acquisition of technical skills (technology), trade of specific materials (inter-regional links), migrations and the introduction/adoption of new trends.

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Non-invasive scientific studies on the provenance and technology of early Islamic ceramics from Afrasiyab and Nishapur

Cited by 11 publications

References 35 publications

Micro‐Raman spectroscopy on pigments of painted pre‐Islamic ceramics from the Kur River Basin (Fars Province, Iran): The case of manganese oxides identification

Micro‐Raman spectroscopy on pigments of painted pre‐Islamic ceramics from the Kur River Basin (Fars Province, Iran): The case of manganese oxides identification

Geochemical-Microscopical Characterization of the Deterioration of Stone Surfaces in the Cloister of Santa Maria in Vado (Ferrara, Italy)

Ceramic technology. How to characterise ceramic glazes

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