| View Larger Image | From Mine to Microscope: Advances in the Study of Ancient Technology | Hardcoverby Ian C. Freestone (Author), Andrew Shortland (Author), Thilo Rehren (Author), Ian C. Freestone (Editor), Andrew Shortland (Editor), Thilo Rehren (Editor)
| List Price: | $120.00 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Oxbow Books | | Page Count: | 384 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 15, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 4,625,777th |
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These twenty papers dedicated to Mike Tite focus upon the interpretation of ancient artefacts and technologies, particularly through the application of materials analysis. Instruments from the human eye to mass spectometry provide insights into a range of technologies ranging from classical alum extraction to Bronze Age wall painting, and cover materials as diverse as niello, flint, bronze, glass and ceramic. Ranging chronologically from the Neolithic through to the medieval period, and geographically from Britain to China, these case studies provide a rare overview which will be of value to students, teachers and researchers with an interest in early material culture. |
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