Notes on ‘Brittle Wares’ in North-eastern Syria

Bartl, Karin; Schneider, Germar; Böhme, Sabine

doi:10.1179/lev.1995.27.1.165

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“…The four groups were then confirmed by the chemical analysis. Two of them were already recognized chemically by Bartl et al. (1995) and Schneider et al.…”

Section: Analytical Resultsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In comparison with Fabrics 1 and 4, Fabric 3—which was recognized by Bartl et al. (1995) as Group 3—shows a higher MgO value, as well as higher Cr and Ni contents.…”

Section: Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 93%

“…The four fabric groups can be further differentiated by their chromium content and nickel, as illustrated by Figure 8. Fabric 1 has already been chemically identified by Bartl et al. (1995) and Schneider et al.…”

Section: Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Based on the binocular and mineralogical fabric identification, 41 samples were then taken for chemical analysis by wavelength‐dispersive X‐ray fluorescence (WD‐XRF). In order to compare the results with the previous set of analyses published in 1995 (Bartl et al. ), the analyses were carried out at the Institut für Chemie of the Freie Universität Berlin (see also Schneider et al.…”

Section: Analytical Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 1995, Bartl et al. carried out a series of geochemical analyses on 54 samples, dating from the first to the beginning of the 10th centuries ad and coming from surveys and excavations in the areas of the Euphrates, the Balikh and Khabur (Bartl et al. 1995, 167).…”

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confidence: 99%

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COOKING WARES IN ANCIENT SYRIA (FIRST TO 10TH CENTURIES ad): RECONSTRUCTING THE PRODUCTION CONTEXTS FROM THE CONSUMPTION SITES

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This paper deals with Brittle Ware, a cooking ware product that appears to have been highly standardized and widely distributed in Syria during the Roman and the Byzantine periods. The study intends to determine the distribution of Brittle Ware through time and space, by combining typology and a thorough examination of the fabrics in the field, using binocular microscopy (n = 2807 diagnostic fragments). Based on the fabric groupings, petrological and chemical analyses were then undertaken. Resting on an archaeological background and several analytical methods, this paper aims at going beyond a limited provenance study, by characterizing the Brittle Ware production system and thus providing some insights into the economy of ancient Syria.

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“…The four groups were then confirmed by the chemical analysis. Two of them were already recognized chemically by Bartl et al. (1995) and Schneider et al.…”

Section: Analytical Resultsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In comparison with Fabrics 1 and 4, Fabric 3—which was recognized by Bartl et al. (1995) as Group 3—shows a higher MgO value, as well as higher Cr and Ni contents.…”

Section: Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Analytical Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Provenance of temper in a New Kingdom Egyptian pottery sherd: Evidence from the petrology and mineralogy of basalt fragments

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Clay source and firing temperatures of Roman ceramics: A case study from Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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During urgent archaeological excavations in the city of Plovdiv (South Bulgaria), a Roman pottery workshop was found, including several dome kilns, ceramic sherds, and a large clay deposit incorporating yellow and gray clay layers. A set of the ceramic specimens (kitchenwares and tablewares) and raw clay samples were investigated using a portable device for X‐ray fluorescence and laboratory equipment for magnetic measurements, aiming to provide specific information about the origin and firing technology of the pottery. Despite significant difference in calcium content between local raw clay and pottery samples, we conclude that local natural clay sources were used and the initial stages of production involved clay purification, although we cannot rule out the procurement of more distant clay sources. Magnetic susceptibility testing allowed for determination of the maximum firing temperatures, showing that the pottery were fired predominantly at 780°C, with some samples being fired at temperatures up to 860°C. Magnetic analyses show that kitchenwares were fired under more uniform conditions than the tablewares, which undoubtedly reflected in the quality of the vessels produced.

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Notes on ‘Brittle Wares’ in North-eastern Syria

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

COOKING WARES IN ANCIENT SYRIA (FIRST TO 10TH CENTURIES ad): RECONSTRUCTING THE PRODUCTION CONTEXTS FROM THE CONSUMPTION SITES

COOKING WARES IN ANCIENT SYRIA (FIRST TO 10TH CENTURIES ad): RECONSTRUCTING THE PRODUCTION CONTEXTS FROM THE CONSUMPTION SITES

Provenance of temper in a New Kingdom Egyptian pottery sherd: Evidence from the petrology and mineralogy of basalt fragments

Clay source and firing temperatures of Roman ceramics: A case study from Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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