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

Cui, Jianfeng; Lei, Yong; Cheng, Xiaoqiang; Jiang, Jie; Wu, Xiaohong

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2010.01.010

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“…A preliminary trace element analysis using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (LA–ICP–AES) (Cui et al . ) was also carried out in the present study. It shows that the Ti content for most of the analysed HMG glass beads is in the range of 660–1020 ppm, with a Zr content of 24–55 ppm.…”

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“…Previously, particles with a high Zr content (76.2-79.0 wt%), possibly zircon crystals, were found in two black or blue soda-lime glass beads from the Kizil reservoir cemetery (Qian 2009). A preliminary trace element analysis using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (LA-ICP-AES) (Cui et al 2010) was also carried out in the present study. It shows that the Ti content for most of the analysed HMG glass beads is in the range of 660-1020 ppm, with a Zr content of 24-55 ppm.…”

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Characterization of some ancient glass beads unearthed from theKizil reservoir andWanquan cemeteries inXinjiang,China

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Zhao

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Archaeometry

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A total of 33 ancient glass beads unearthed from the Kizil reservoir cemetery and Wanquan cemetery in Xinjiang are studied using Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy‐dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS) and other methods. The detailed study of the glassy matrices, the crystalline inclusions and the microstructural heterogeneities for these glass beads has revealed some valuable information to help in the understanding of their possible manufacturing technology and provenance. At least two different types of glass were present in the two cemeteries. For the first time, antimony‐based colourant/opacifier—for example, Pb2Sb2O7 or CaSb2O6—was systematically identified in some beads of plant‐ash type soda–lime glass dated to about 1000–500 bc. The limited number of potash glass beads from the Kizil reservoir cemetery, which were dated to about 500–300 bc, used tin oxide as an opacifier. The diverse resources of the soda–lime and potash glasses indicate the existence of a complex trade network between China and the West much earlier than the Western Han Dynasty.

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Characterization of some ancient glass beads unearthed from theKizil reservoir andWanquan cemeteries inXinjiang,China

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Zhao

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“…In all, fourteen elements were determined, including Al, Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K, Ti, Mn, Ba, Sr, Cu, Zn, Zr and Sc. The SiO 2 data were calculated by subtracting the sum of all other elements in weight per cent oxides from 100%.The analytical details and calibration method for bodies are presented elsewhere (Cui et al, 2010). Table 2 are the bodies' results.…”

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Chemical analysis of white porcelains from the Ding Kiln site, Hebei Province, China

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Qin

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Journal of Archaeological Science

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“…Standard material SRM981 was repeated during the analysis, indicating that the overall analytical 2 δ error for all lead isotope ratios was less than 0.04%. Detailed description of methodology and sample preparation procedure for lead isotopic analysis can be found in Cui et al (2010). Though there is concern that possible contamination from the burial environment may alter the lead isotope composition of the patina in metals with a low-lead content (Gale and Stos-Gale 2000), the results of corrosion from 9 intact objects are retained here as additional data for further comparison and discussion.…”

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Copper metallurgy in prehistoric upper Ili Valley, Xinjiang, China

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Chen

Wang

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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The upper Ili Valley in northwest Xinjiang is a crucial place for the study of early interactions between the Eurasian Steppe and northern China. This paper presents scientific analytical results and examines the use and production of copper alloys in the region with regard to the transregional exchange of materials and technology. The substantial proportion of unalloyed copper and clear drop in tin concentrations in the bronze samples from the Iron Age indicates the decrease of tin usage compared with the Bronze Age. The shift between the Bronze and Iron Ages can also be seen from the lead isotope results. The changes of the material (alloys) and metal source(s) between the Bronze and Iron Ages in the upper Ili Valley imply movements of objects, raw materials and related technical practises.

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

Cited by 17 publications

References 11 publications

Characterization of some ancient glass beads unearthed from theKizil reservoir andWanquan cemeteries inXinjiang,China

Characterization of some ancient glass beads unearthed from theKizil reservoir andWanquan cemeteries inXinjiang,China

Chemical analysis of white porcelains from the Ding Kiln site, Hebei Province, China

Copper metallurgy in prehistoric upper Ili Valley, Xinjiang, China

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