These twenty papers dedicated to Mike Tite focus upon the interpretation of ancient artefacts and technologies, particularly through the application of materials analysis. Instruments from the human eye to mass spectrometry provide insights into a range of technologies ranging from classical alum extraction to Bronze Age wall painting, and cover materials as diverse as niello, flint, bronze, glass and ceramic. Ranging chronologically from the Neolithic through to the medieval period, and geographically from Britain to China, these case studies provide a rare overview which will be of value to students, teachers and researchers with an interest in early material culture.
- ISBN10 184217259X
- ISBN13 9781842172599
- Publish Date 9 April 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 July 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxbow Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 384
- Language English