MINERO‐PETROGRAPHIC STUDY OF COOKING WARE AND POMPEIAN RED WARE (<i>ROSSO POMPEIANO</i>) FROM CUMA (SOUTHERN ITALY)

Morra, Vincenzo; Bonis, Alberto De; Grifa, Celestino; Langella, Alessio; Cavassa, Laëtitia; Piovesan, Rebecca

doi:10.1111/j.1475-4754.2012.00710.x

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“…The aplastic inclusions (packing 10–25%), moderately sorted (average σ ϕ =0.74 ), with a subcircular shape (average C = 0.81) and dimensions ranging from very fine granules (2.01 mm) to fine silt (0.01 mm; average ϕ mF = 4.9), were arranged in a bimodal texture, as testified by the negative tails of the ϕ size curves toward low values (Figure h). The coarser particles, most probably representing the temper as also inferred by their textural features characterized by well‐rounded and well‐sorted sandy–silty elements, appear compositionally consistent with Phlegraean beach sands (Balassone et al, ; Morra et al, ).…”

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“…The occurrence of a mixed carbonate + volcanic + siliciclastic temper in Group 1 permitted locating the supply zone of temper grains just north of Cuma where this type of beach sand is supplied by the actions of the Volturno River (Balassone et al, ). Moreover, the mineral chemistry of the volcanic fraction was compatible with minerals forming the Phlegraean volcanics (Morra et al, ). Microscopic and mineralogical data highlighted that the amount of carbonate component decreases in the Group 2 samples and sample CM19, whereas, a volcanic component matching the mineralogical composition of Phleagrean Fields rocks occurs (e.g., sanidine, diopside, Fe‐rich diopside, biotite; Grifa et al, ), suggesting a supply of raw materials close to the ancient Cuma shoreline (Balassone et al, ; Morra et al, ).…”

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“…Moreover, the mineral chemistry of the volcanic fraction was compatible with minerals forming the Phlegraean volcanics (Morra et al, ). Microscopic and mineralogical data highlighted that the amount of carbonate component decreases in the Group 2 samples and sample CM19, whereas, a volcanic component matching the mineralogical composition of Phleagrean Fields rocks occurs (e.g., sanidine, diopside, Fe‐rich diopside, biotite; Grifa et al, ), suggesting a supply of raw materials close to the ancient Cuma shoreline (Balassone et al, ; Morra et al, ). Hence, the aforementioned arguments lead to the hypothesis that ancient Cuma (or the surrounding area) contained a workshop producing local common wares and imitation Aegean‐like shapes.…”

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“…The volcanic rocks contain K‐ to Na‐rich sanidine, Na‐plagioclase, Fe‐rich clinopyroxene, and Fe‐rich amphibole with accessory apatite, zircon, titanite, nepheline, and sodalite. Biotite and magnetite also occur in latites, whereas olivine is present in the least evolved lithotypes (Morra et al, ).…”

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“…The Campanian littoral is characterized by a complex sedimentary system that influences its mineralogy. Apennine siliciclastic and carbonate outcrops widely affect the mineralogical assemblage of sands, although the occurrence of a secondary volcanic component from the activity of volcanic systems (Somma‐Vesuvius, Phlegraean Fields, and Roccamonfina) is common (Balassone et al, ; Morra et al, ). These three main mineralogical components vary in concentration moving north to south along the coast (Balassone et al, ).…”

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Local production and imitations of Late Roman pottery from a well in the Roman necropolis of Cuma in Naples, Italy

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Archaeological excavations performed in a funerary complex in Cuma (Campania region, Italy) unearthed excellently preserved common wares dated to the third century A.D. Archaeometric analyses were focused on Campanian pitchers, Aegean‐like cooking pots, and pyriform pitchers, the latter recorded for the first time in an Italian context. The local pitchers were manufactured with a high‐CaO clay (CaO = ca. 12 wt.%) and local volcanic temper, fired at ca. 800–850°C, as suggested by the presence of calcite. The Aegean‐like pots and the pyriform pitchers were made with low‐CaO clay (CaO ≤ 4.0 wt.%) mixed with a calcite‐bearing temper, along with volcanic and siliciclastic grains, and fired at 800–950°C. The comparison with raw materials inferred that local vessels were made with low‐CaO basinal clays which outcrop in the northern Campania region, and sands from the shoreline north of Cuma where carbonate, siliciclastic and volcanic phases mix together. Our results suggest that the Phlegraean Late Roman workshops produced their traditional vases along with imitations of Aegean‐like pottery. Thus, microregional production responded to a market demand requiring shapes and styles similar to imports from the eastern Mediterranean, with which commercial trade was still quite active.

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Raw Materials for Archaeological Pottery from the Campania Region of Italy: A Petrophysical Characterization

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We performed petrophysical analyses on 34 clayey samples of different geological origin within the Campania region of Italy in order to determine possible sources of raw materials used to produce ancient pottery. Possible raw material sources can be grouped into high-CaO clays (HCC) and low-CaO clays (LCC). HCC are mainly represented by more recent (Miocene-Pleistocene) basinal sediments whereas LCC tend to be associated with basinal, alluvial, and pyroclastic deposits. A chemical comparison between clayey raw materials, modern ceramic replicas, and Campanian archaeological ceramics of several typologies (common ware, cooking ware, fine tableware, amphorae, and bricks) from 8th century B.C. to the Middle Ages (a total of 350 ceramic samples) indicates that HCC were extensively used for common wares and that these were either mixed with temper or levigated. In contrast, most of the LCC were used for the production of cookware. We also analyzed the technological potential of the sampled raw materials, taking into consideration their actual and possible uses. We observed that most HCC deposits were well suited for tableware and amphorae, whereas LCC were better for cookware and some fine tableware

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Distinctive Volcanic Material for the Production of Campana A Ware: The Workshop Area of Neapolis at the Duomo Metro Station in Naples, Italy

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Recent transportation infrastructure works in Naples, Italy, provided important discoveries related to the production of pottery in the Hellenistic workshop area of Piazza Nicola Amore. A minero-petrographic investigation was conducted on 35 samples belonging to the widespread Campana A ware and production indicators (clayey raw materials, unfired Graeco-Italic amphorae, kiln wastes, workshop tools). Additional analysis was conducted on black-glaze and common ware samples for comparison. The analyses reveal compositional and technological homogeneity of Campana A ware. Samples are characterized by low CaO content with evidence of both volcanic and sedimentary components, suggesting that different clay sources were properly mixed to prepare a standard recipe. Production indicators, black-glaze and common wares, have a composition well consistent with the calcareous clays from the island of Ischia. Leucite- and garnet-bearing temper from the Somma Volcano were used for the preparation of coarse-grained pastes, unfired Graeco-Italic amphorae, and clayey raw materials, thus suggesting that they represented the clay sources for amphorae production. Our results reveal new technological and socioeconomic aspects of Hellenistic pottery production in the Bay of Naples, in particular for the Campana A ware, now representing a new reference group: Neapolis

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MINERO‐PETROGRAPHIC STUDY OF COOKING WARE AND POMPEIAN RED WARE (ROSSO POMPEIANO) FROM CUMA (SOUTHERN ITALY)

Cited by 41 publications

References 31 publications

Local production and imitations of Late Roman pottery from a well in the Roman necropolis of Cuma in Naples, Italy

Local production and imitations of Late Roman pottery from a well in the Roman necropolis of Cuma in Naples, Italy

Raw Materials for Archaeological Pottery from the Campania Region of Italy: A Petrophysical Characterization

Distinctive Volcanic Material for the Production of Campana A Ware: The Workshop Area of Neapolis at the Duomo Metro Station in Naples, Italy

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