The main focus of this study was to examine 25 samples of archaeological ceramic materials curren... more The main focus of this study was to examine 25 samples of archaeological ceramic materials currently preserved in the Archaeological Museum of the Ancient Capua and Mitreo investigated in the framework of an international project. These samples primarily consist of architectural terracotta from the Fondo Patturelli extra-urban sanctuary, as well as architectural terracotta, pottery and waste material from the nearby Alveo Marotta furnace. To investigate these artifacts, a multi-analytical mineralogical-petrographic approach was performed. Thin section observations revealed that almost all samples exhibit a coarse-grained paste. The fragments were categorized into three petrographic groups based on the type and quantity of temper, which is mostly composed of volcanic grains. They include lithics and juvenile fragments (obsidians and pumices) ascribed to the products of the major Campanian eruptions as detected via FESEM-EDS. Bulk chemical analyses (WD-XRF) show that almost all samples form a homogeneous group made with Ca-rich clayey raw materials, also including three wastes of tiles from the Alveo Marotta. By contrast, other two wastes from Alveo Marotta were produced with Ca-poor clay suggesting the use of a different raw material. From a technological point of view the samples are characterized by a thermal range that varies from 750 to 900 ° C, notably different between the earlier and later production periods, with the former fired at lower temperatures.
This session for the upcoming EAA conference discusses ancient tile, brick and architectural terr... more This session for the upcoming EAA conference discusses ancient tile, brick and architectural terracottas from all periods and areas of the Mediterranean basin from the Archaic to Late Antiquity. Join our discussion in Rome!
Deliciae Fictiles V. Networks and Workshops. Fifth International Conference on Architectural Terr... more Deliciae Fictiles V. Networks and Workshops. Fifth International Conference on Architectural Terracottas an Decorative Roof Systems in Italy.
The main focus of this study was to examine 25 samples of archaeological ceramic materials curren... more The main focus of this study was to examine 25 samples of archaeological ceramic materials currently preserved in the Archaeological Museum of the Ancient Capua and Mitreo investigated in the framework of an international project. These samples primarily consist of architectural terracotta from the Fondo Patturelli extra-urban sanctuary, as well as architectural terracotta, pottery and waste material from the nearby Alveo Marotta furnace. To investigate these artifacts, a multi-analytical mineralogical-petrographic approach was performed. Thin section observations revealed that almost all samples exhibit a coarse-grained paste. The fragments were categorized into three petrographic groups based on the type and quantity of temper, which is mostly composed of volcanic grains. They include lithics and juvenile fragments (obsidians and pumices) ascribed to the products of the major Campanian eruptions as detected via FESEM-EDS. Bulk chemical analyses (WD-XRF) show that almost all samples form a homogeneous group made with Ca-rich clayey raw materials, also including three wastes of tiles from the Alveo Marotta. By contrast, other two wastes from Alveo Marotta were produced with Ca-poor clay suggesting the use of a different raw material. From a technological point of view the samples are characterized by a thermal range that varies from 750 to 900 ° C, notably different between the earlier and later production periods, with the former fired at lower temperatures.
This session for the upcoming EAA conference discusses ancient tile, brick and architectural terr... more This session for the upcoming EAA conference discusses ancient tile, brick and architectural terracottas from all periods and areas of the Mediterranean basin from the Archaic to Late Antiquity. Join our discussion in Rome!
Deliciae Fictiles V. Networks and Workshops. Fifth International Conference on Architectural Terr... more Deliciae Fictiles V. Networks and Workshops. Fifth International Conference on Architectural Terracottas an Decorative Roof Systems in Italy.
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Call for papers deadline 8 Feb 2024
https://www.e-a-a.org/eaa2024
Session organizers
Pirjo Hamari ( University of Helsinki, Finnish Heritage Agency)
Annalize Rheeder (German Archaeological Institute)
Natalie Wagner (German Archaeological Institute)