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Ref ID: 23740
Ref Type: Book Section
Authors: Anggraeni
Title: Scanning electron microscopic analysis of pottery from Gilimanuk, Bali
Date: 2007
Source: Recent Advances on Southeast Asian Paleoanthropology and Archaeology: Proceedings International Seminar on Southeast Asian Paleoanthropology
Place of Publication: Yogyakarta
Publisher: Laboratory of Bioanthropology and Palaeoanthropology, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University
Notes: Held July 23-25, 2007, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract: <p>Chemical characteristics of pottery clay pastes and inclusions can be used to identify 'production, exchange and consumption patterns' (Summerhayes, 1996). A chemical analysis of 23 sherds from Gilimanuk using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that all pottery came from one clay source, while both a chemical analysis and a macroscopic analysis of the inclusions identified two sources of sand (i.e. volcanically derived). A possible source of high kaolinite content is available at the foot of Gunung Kelatakan, about 15km from the site. In this regard, while the calcareous beach sand filler was available in Gilimanuk, it is quite possible that the uniform clay paste was obtained from location.</p>
Date Created: 4/10/2008
Editors: Indriati, Etty
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