Multi-analytical approach for the study of glazed pottery from Al-Fustat, Egypt
Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.16, No.3, 2016, pages 65-71
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This work presents the archaeometric characterizations of glazed pottery from Al-Fustat by using multi- analytical techniques. Pot sherds investigated by colorimetry, Polarized Light Microscope OLM, XRD and SEM. In the studied samples, quartz added to the pottery body paste. In addition, additive materials commonly added to the raw materials such feldspars, mica, amphibole, pyroxene and calcite. Mineralogical and morphological analysis of the matrix indicate that the firing temperature carried out at 900 ºC. Elemental analytical of glaze layer indicate lead glaze was used in the Fatimid glazed pottery. Source of glaze color identified in Fatimid glaze, since Fe used widely in the preparation.
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archaeometry, firing minerals, polarizing microscope, SEM, vitrification
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