Approaches to Ceramic Provenance Interpretation
Yao Luo, Yue Zhang · Journal of Social Science and Humanities · 2024
The investigation of ceramic provenance is a crucial aspect of ceramic archaeology and artifact identification. As modern analytical techniques have advanced, a range of methods has been increasingly utilized to trace and interpret the origins of ceramic materials. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles underlying commonly employed techniques for ceramic provenance research. It further explores the comparative applications of these analytical methods, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations.