Project Details
Description
A new method has been developed to date fired clay. The method measures the amount of water re-absorbed (rehydroxylation) by the material since it was first fired to calculate how much time has passed.
The project will take place in two steps. In step one, modern, well-defined material will be tested. The second step will focus on archaeological material. Measurement of the well-defined material will allow for development of the technique under controlled conditions. The archaeological samples are also well-characterized, but will be more difficult to test due to large variations in composition, in addition to, possible contamination during use and burial.
The project will take place in two steps. In step one, modern, well-defined material will be tested. The second step will focus on archaeological material. Measurement of the well-defined material will allow for development of the technique under controlled conditions. The archaeological samples are also well-characterized, but will be more difficult to test due to large variations in composition, in addition to, possible contamination during use and burial.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 01/01/2014 → 30/06/2016 |
Funding
- Carlsberg Foundation