An archaeometric investigation in a consumption context: Exotic, imitation and traditional ceramic productions from the Forum of Cumae (southern Italy)

Izzo, Francesco; Guarino, Vincenza; Ciotola, Antonella; Verde, Maria; Bonis, Alberto De; Capaldi, Carmela; Morra, Vincenzo Brescia

doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102768

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“…The absence of illite/mica in the other two CW samples (Table 4) would suggest that firing exceeded 950°C. Moreover, the higher amounts of pyroxene detected in CW specimens contrast with the amount of the same mineral observed in the temper via OM, thus suggesting its occurrence as newly formed phases as well (e.g., Izzo et al, 2021). Newly formed pyroxene starts to form at about 850°C and increases its amount with the temperature.…”

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Multianalytical investigation of wasters from the Tower 8/Porta di Nola refuse middens in Pompeii: Sr–Nd isotopic, chemical, petrographic, and mineralogical analyses

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A total of nine representative pottery fragments belonging to ferruginous, carbonate, and thin‐walled wares were recovered in refuse middens outside the fortification wall of Pompeii and subjected to a program of multianalytical operations (thermal ionization mass spectrometry, X‐ray fluorescence, X‐ray powder diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy–energy‐dispersive spectrometry techniques, optical microscopy). The fragments bear manufacturing defects, indicating their local production in workshops located somewhere at Pompeii. These three groups display a similar volcanic coarse component that exhibits distinct chemical compositions. The volcanic component consists of alkali feldspar, clinopyroxene, plagioclase, minor garnet, and rock fragments (with primarily plagioclase and leucite), pointing to an origin from the Somma‐Vesuvius. The fingerprint of the Sr–Nd isotopes of carbonate ware suggests an affinity with high‐CaO clays from Rufoli, a subdivision of Salerno. Sr–Nd isotopes also suggest that clays from the Sorrentine Peninsula were used: A clay mixture of different argillified pyroclastic materials was employed for the low‐CaO ferruginous ware, whereas the low‐CaO thin‐walled ware was manufactured with a marine varicolored clay. The distribution of materials likely occurred by sea via the port at Salernum and Surrentum. The combination of different types of complementary data obtained through this program of analysis illustrates the importance of combining both quantitative petrographic and chemical characterization in the evaluation of archaeological pottery.

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Multianalytical investigation of wasters from the Tower 8/Porta di Nola refuse middens in Pompeii: Sr–Nd isotopic, chemical, petrographic, and mineralogical analyses

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“…It is observed that the thermal effect is a catalyst for the black heart. Thus, an essential action to reduce these defects is to use lower calcination temperatures [40]. It can be seen from the results presented above that the use of glass waste makes it possible to reduce the calcination temperature without affecting the properties evaluated.…”

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Application of Glass Waste on Red Ceramic to Improve Sintering

Delaqua¹,

Magalhães²,

Marvila³

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Given the current huge generation of solid waste worldwide, alternative and innovative methodologies for incorporating these materials should be encouraged elsewhere. In this context, the objective of this research is to evaluate the use of glass waste as a substitute for sand as raw material in ceramics. Formulations containing from 0% to 20% of glass waste were produced, thus replacing natural sand. Extruded and calcined specimens were produced at temperatures of 800, 900 and 1000 °C. The characterization results demonstrated the compatibility and their potential for the glass waste for improving the properties of ceramics. Results of density, water absorption and flexural strength improved when 20% of glass waste was added due to the porosity reduction, provided by the formation of a liquid phase and then by a sintering, promoted by the glass waste. This resulted in coherent properties with ceramic applications in the form of tiles and blocks, at a calcining temperature of 800 °C. On the contrary, results without glass did not reach the necessary parameters even at 1000 °C. In conclusion, the feasibility of using glass waste has been proven, which, in addition to improving the material’s properties, provides economy benefits for the ceramic industry, with the calcination process at milder temperatures.

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Roman technological expertise in the construction of perpetual buildings: new insights into the wall paintings of a banquet scene from a tomb in Cumae (southern Italy)

Germinario

Pagano

Mercurio

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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An archaeometric investigation in a consumption context: Exotic, imitation and traditional ceramic productions from the Forum of Cumae (southern Italy)

Cited by 6 publications

References 57 publications

Multianalytical investigation of wasters from the Tower 8/Porta di Nola refuse middens in Pompeii: Sr–Nd isotopic, chemical, petrographic, and mineralogical analyses

Multianalytical investigation of wasters from the Tower 8/Porta di Nola refuse middens in Pompeii: Sr–Nd isotopic, chemical, petrographic, and mineralogical analyses

Application of Glass Waste on Red Ceramic to Improve Sintering

Roman technological expertise in the construction of perpetual buildings: new insights into the wall paintings of a banquet scene from a tomb in Cumae (southern Italy)

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