The Archaeometric Laboratory of the Department of Archaeology and Museology provides for following analytical services:
- Technological analysis of pottery based on polished sections and thin sections
- XRF spectrometry
- Laboratory firing of samples
- Analysis of pottery making technology
- Experimental pottery making including the documentation
- Technological analysis of pottery based on polished sections and thin sections
Technological analysis of pottery based on polished sections and thin sections
Tthe polished sections are prepared using a grinder and polisher Metkon FORCIPOL.Evaluation of samples is made with the help of two polarising microscopes (BMS) and a stereoscopic microscope from the same producer.
XRF spectrometry
The XRF spectrometry is carried out as the analysis of chemical composition using a handheld XRF analyser Innov X Delta. The basic statistical evaluation comprises the principal component analysis and cluster analysis.
Analysis of pottery making technology
Analysis of operational sequence of pottery with a possibility of using polished sections and a stereoscopic microscope (BMS) inclusive of photographic documentation of samples.
Laboratory firing of samples
Preparation and firing of samples of archaeological and experimental ceramics, tested clay substances, in controlled laboratory conditions (under aerobic conditions). Sample preparation: sawing, standard samples. Firing (e.g. examination of ceramic classes by different temperatures – sample book). Laboratory furnace LAC (maximum temperature 1200°C, volume 5 l), Electric ceramic furnace LAC, maximum temperature 1300°C.
Analysis of pottery making technology
Analysis of operational sequence of pottery with a possibility of using polished sections and a stereoscopic microscope (BMS) inclusive of photographic documentation of samples.
Experimental pottery making including the documentation
The experiment focused on ceramic production procedures also includes possible production of replicas of historical pottery, firing in reconstructed medieval kilns and a comparison between archaeological pottery and experimental samples.