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Lustrous Black Fine Ware at Gordion, Turkey: A Distinctive Sintered Slip Technology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 March 2011
Abstract
Potters at ancient Gordion (Turkey) produced a distinctive fine ware with a black glossy finish during at least the period 700-500 BC. Visual examination suggested a sintered slip finish. Study using SEM, EDS, INAA, x-ray diffraction, and refiring has confirmed this hypothesis. The technology was characterized by a relatively low firing temperature, large amounts of flux, a darkening wash added over the slip, and use of both calcareous and non-calcareous clays.
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