Decorated Carnelian Beads from the Indus Civilization Site of Dholavira (Great Rann of Kachchha, Gujarat)

Prabhakar, V. N.

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“…79-81;Алексеева, 1975;Русланова, 2018, с. 361-370;Nandagopal Prabhakar, 2018]. Выделяются три крупнейших региона, где с древних времен существовали ремесленные центры по производству каменных изделий, в том числе бусин: индийский регион (провинция Синд в Пакистане, территория современного штата Гуджарат в Индии), Ближний Восток (территория современных Ирака и Ирана, Южная Аравия) и Средняя Азия (государственные образования на территории современных Узбекистана, Таджикистана, Афганистана и Восточного Туркестана) [Абур-Райхан Мухаммед ибн Ахмед ал-Бируни, 1963;Шефер, 1981, с.…”

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Experimental Traceological Research on Drilling Solid Minerals

Mitko,

Burashnikova,

Gubenko

2024

VNSUIP

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Purpose. In archaeological sites of the Early Iron Age and the Hunno-Sarmatian period, there are very similar bead sets, among which carnelian products stand out. Carnelian has a high hardness coefficient and its drilling, even with modern tools, it is extremely technological and time-consuming. The important detail of the drilling process is the configuration of the cutting part of the tool, which leaves specific traces on the stone. In order to reconstruct this main operation, we conducted a series of experimental traceological studies, including the study of traces on the walls of the channels of beads from archaeological sites and on the channels of experimental samples.Results. In one series, six experiments were conducted using six drills made of copper rod. As a result of the research drills with rounded cylindrical and tubular shapes left similar traces fixed on artifacts. It is worth noting that according to written sources, carnelian was drilled using diamond as an abrasive. Experimental work has shown that carnelian can also be processed and drilled with corundum.Conclusion. Each technological operation is associated with the practical experience and knowledge of the properties of the mineral, in particular its crystal structure. The process of making beads from such hard stones as carnelian, agate, quartz, jasper, turquoise is one of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming. The craftsmen had to know the properties of the material they were working with as well as it was necessary for the minimum set of tools, consisting of a drill, reamer, tools for grinding and, polishing and various types of abrasives. Despite the complexity of their production, stone beads were intended for trade and exchange operations belong to the mass production of ancient stone-cutting workshops. Obviously, this was due to the high consumer demand for the jewelry they made.

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Experimental Traceological Research on Drilling Solid Minerals

Mitko,

Burashnikova,

Gubenko

2024

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New evidence for interregional interaction in the 3rd millennium BCE Aegean: Indus-style carnelian beads at Aegina-Kolonna, Greece

Ludvik¹,

Kenoyer²,

Pieniążek³

2020

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This study presents new evidence for long-distance cultural interactions in the mid-3 rd millennium BCE as reflected by the hard stone beads from Aegina-Kolonna in Greece. There, nineteen carnelian beads and one of rock crystal were discovered in a small jewellery hoard. Our detailed restudy of these beads indicates that at least fifteen beads can be linked to the craft traditions of the Indus Valley civilisation. This is demonstrated through shared morphometric proportions, stylistic types, and scanning electron microscope investigation of drill hole impressions revealing the diagnostic use of Indus-style constricted cylindrical drills. While earlier scholars have already noted an Indus link for the single "etched" or bleached carnelian bead at the site, these new data provide additional evidence for more extensive long-distance interactions between the Aegean region, Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley in the 3 rd millennium BCE.Résumé. Cette étude présente de nouvelles preuves d'interactions à longue distance au milieu du 3 e millénaire, comme en témoignent les perles de pierre dure d'Égine-Kolonna en Grèce. Dix-neuf perles de cornaline et une perle en cristal de roche y ont été découvertes dans une petite cache à bijoux. L'étude détaillée de ces perles indique qu'au moins quinze d'entre elles peuvent être associées à une pratique artisanale traditionnelle de la civilisation de l'Indus. Ceci est démontré par des proportions morphométriques partagées, des types stylistiques et une étude au microscope électronique à balayage des empreintes de trous de forage révélant l'utilisation diagnostique des forets cylindriques rétrécis de style de l'Indus. Alors que des chercheurs précédents avaient déjà noté un lien avec l'Indus pour la seule perle de cornaline incrustée de matière blanche du site, ces nouvelles données fournissent des preuves supplémentaires d'interactions à plus longue distance entre l'Égée, la Mésopotamie et la vallée de l'Indus.

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Decorated Carnelian Beads from the Indus Civilization Site of Dholavira (Great Rann of Kachchha, Gujarat)

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Experimental Traceological Research on Drilling Solid Minerals

Experimental Traceological Research on Drilling Solid Minerals

New evidence for interregional interaction in the 3rd millennium BCE Aegean: Indus-style carnelian beads at Aegina-Kolonna, Greece

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