Posted on 08/02/2024 9:12:10 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
According to a statement released by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Ilaria Caloi and Federico Bernardini of Ca’ Foscari University and Cretan potter Vassiliki Politakis replicated the shapes of Minoan pottery vessels using a type of potter’s wheel and techniques suggested by scholars of Minoan Crete.
These techniques included hand-building methods and throwing-off-the-hump, wheel-throwing from a solid clay ball, wheel-pinching, and wheel-coiling. The experimental replicas were then examined with X-ray micro-computed tomography to produce detailed 3-D images of the joints, voids, and other components of the vessels.
The researchers were able to identify specific differences in the finished pottery that will help them to determine how ancient pots were constructed, without the risk of damaging them.
"This research represents a significant advancement in our understanding of ancient ceramic technologies," Caloi said. "By combining traditional and advanced imaging techniques, we can more accurately reconstruct the methods used by ancient potters, highlighting their craftsmanship and technological capabilities," she concluded.
(Excerpt) Read more at archaeology.org ...
It’s absolutely not the same pouring into a mold as a hand-built technique. People who understand the difference will appreciate your efforts so much more. Although I’m terrible at hand-building, getting to shape something with one’s hands is a lot more satisfying than pouring. It really allows more deliberate differences between similar items. I even like a kick-wheel more than an electric one. You’re all in to the process when you have to use all of your limbs to make something, lol!
Wow, your own kiln! Now that’s the part of pottery making that was both mysterious (what will my glazing look when it’s done?) and terrifying (did I leave an air bubble in the bowl that will blow everyone’s pieces into smithereens???!)
No, the point of the question is to troll a science topic.
Thanks!
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