Study on the Compositional Differences among Different Kilns’ Tang Sancai by SRXRF

Lei, Yong; Feng, Songlin; Jiang, Jing; Zhou, Z. X.; Zhang, S. L.; Liao, Yvonne

doi:10.1007/1-4020-3581-0_15

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“…In the context of European glassmaking and the question of raw materials there, it is known that the manganese and phosphate content of wood ash varies widely. Apart from the components listed, wood ash is a rather pure material, and will not contain any significant concentrations of the trace elements measured by Lei et al (2005), explaining the constant dilution factor observed in our samples for all trace elements determined.…”

Section: Calcareous Clay In Tang Sancai Productionmentioning

confidence: 76%

“…One was calcareous and firing to a light yellow colour, and the other was ferruginous clay with high iron content, firing red. The trace element patterns (Lei et al, 2005) and the proportions of several important components such as alumina, potash, and iron oxide indicate that they were made from the same type of clay, but with the yellow-firing bodies diluted by the addition of a relatively clean component rich in lime and magnesia, and trace elements such as manganese and strontium.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Instead, any additive appears to have been extremely fine-grained. We have some indications regarding the nature of this material from the chemical analyses of the bodies as presented here, and in Lei et al (2005). The concentrations of most oxides and nearly all trace elements in the yellow ceramics is lower by an average of 20% of their value in the red ceramics, while lime is increased from 3.4 wt% in the red ceramics to an average of 14.1 wt% in the yellow ceramics.…”

Section: Calcareous Clay In Tang Sancai Productionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…Judging from the relatively similar Si:Al ratios, these two bodies may be based on a similar type of clay. One of the authors and his colleagues (Lei et al, 2005) analyzed the trace elements of the same samples by means of INAA. The results indicate that the trace element patterns of the Liquanfang ceramics are close to each other, but different from the sherds of other kiln sites.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Scientific analyses have been undertaken on Tang Sancai pottery artefacts to study their provenance: most have focused on the chemical composition of the bodies (Miao and Lu 2001; Lei et al. 2005, 2007; Li et al.…”

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Lead Isotope Analysis of Tang Sancai Pottery Glazes From Gongyi Kiln, Henan Province and Huangbao Kiln, Shaanxi Province

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Through the use of MC–ICP–MS, this study analyses the lead isotope ratios of 19 Tang Sancai pottery glazes unearthed from the Gongyi and Huangbao kiln sites. According to their different lead isotope ratios, the two kilns can be grouped separately. The research also suggests that the Gongyi and Huangbao kilns are independent production centres of Tang Sancai in the Tang Dynasty. The data from the Huangbao kiln indicates that the lead in the glazes originates from the Northern China geochemical province, while the data from Gongyi kiln suggests its source as the Yangtze geochemical province. Furthermore, the results obtained for the Tang Sancai pottery indicate that the lead sources for glaze making of these two kilns were very consistent, which suggests that lead isotope analysis could be a helpful method to identify the kilns producing Tang Sancai artefacts.

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A study of the glazing techniques and provenances of Tang sancai glazes using elemental and lead isotope analyses

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This study discusses the elemental compositions and lead isotope ratios of Tang sancai glazes unearthed from the Huangpu kiln, Huangye kiln and two Tang sancai tomb sites. The various glazes feature distinct lead isotope ratios and trace element characteristics, which can be interpreted as evidence for the use of different lead ore deposits and siliceous raw materials in the glazes. This is a strong indication that lead isotopes combined with trace element analysis could be used as a viable approach for identifying the provenance of Tang sancai of unknown origin by linking them to kiln sites, This provenance technique could be significant in the interpretation of ancient ceramic trade and communication patterns. In this study, the provenance of several Tang sancai glazes of uncertain origin were determined using this method: some Tang sancai wares unearthed in Xi'an City were produced in the kiln near Luoyang City and then traded to Xi'an City, providing an idea of ancient Tang sancai ceramic trade routes.

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Study on the Compositional Differences among Different Kilns’ Tang Sancai by SRXRF

Cited by 6 publications

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Western technical traditions of pottery making in Tang Dynasty China: chemical evidence from the Liquanfang Kiln site, Xi'an city

Western technical traditions of pottery making in Tang Dynasty China: chemical evidence from the Liquanfang Kiln site, Xi'an city

Lead Isotope Analysis of Tang Sancai Pottery Glazes From Gongyi Kiln, Henan Province and Huangbao Kiln, Shaanxi Province

A study of the glazing techniques and provenances of Tang sancai glazes using elemental and lead isotope analyses

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