Technological Knowledge in the Production of Neolithic Majiayao Pottery in Gansu and Qinghai

Technological Knowledge in the Production of Neolithic Majiayao Pottery in Gansu and Qinghai（Archaeology of East Asia）

甘肃、青海新石器时代马家窑陶器生产工艺知识
社会人类学

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Evgenia Dammer

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British Archaeological Reports(BAR Publishing)

出版时间

2023年03月24日

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ＩＳＢＮ

9781407360317

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186

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11.69 x 8.27 x 0.51

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英文

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This book is the first comprehensive study of the technological knowledge needed to produce Neolithic Majiayao-style pottery (5300-4000 cal yr BP) which is famous for its painted designs in black and red. It examines the technological choices in the production of fine and coarse Majiayao-style pottery found across three river valleys, all located near the border area of Chinese provinces Gansu and Qinghai. Through macroscopic examination, thin-section petrography and experimental archaeology, this book investigates how the same pottery style was made across this large geographical area. Specifically, the study examines whether similar technological knowledge in pottery production at different places is connected to a yet unknown social knowledge shared by prehistoric communities. This book suggests that shared social knowledge could be the reason behind the wide distribution of this pottery style and its production technology.Seven appendices are available online to download, including primary data, photos, and photomicrographs from macroscopic and microscopic analyses of archaeological pottery and sampled geological material.

List of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceAbstract 1. Introduction1.1. Research topic and the study area1.2. Previous studies on Majiayao-style pottery technology1.3. Structure of this book 2. Theoretical Framework2.1. Why are we using technological knowledge to investigate past communities?2.2. Concepts for reconstructing technological knowledge: chaîne opératoire and technological choices2.3. The social aspect of technological knowledge2.4. Strategies of transmission and preservation of technological knowledge within social frameworks Part I: Chaîne Opératoire and Technological Choices in Majiayao-style Pottery Production 3. Material and Methods3.1. Archaeological and geological materials3.1.1. Archaeological material: complete vessels3.2. Methods3.2.1. Macroscopic examination3.2.2. Experimental firings3.2.3. Thin-section petrography 4. Raw Materials4.1. Introduction4.2. Geological setting of the study area4.2.1. Tao River Valley4.2.2. Huangshui River Valley4.2.3. Yellow River Valley4.2.4. Summary4.3. Petrographic study of the pottery samples4.3.1. Majiayao4.3.2. Waguanzui4.3.3. Zhujiazhai4.3.4. Luohantang4.3.5. Summary of petrographic characteristics of pottery from all sites4.4. Analysis of geological samples4.4.1. Macroscopic analysis4.4.2. Thin-section petrography of geological samples4.4.3. Discussion: Technological choices in raw material selection and paste preparation 5. Construction Techniques5.1. Step 1: Constructing the lower body5.2. Step 2: Letting the lower body dry for a short period so it can support the upper part5.3. Step 3: Further shaping the lower body by beating with percussion tools and scraping5.4. Step 4: Constructing the upper body on top of the lower body5.5. Step 5: Building the neck5.6. Step 6: Finishing the rounded shape of the neck and rim by drawing on a turntable5.7. Step 8: Building and attaching the handles/grips and lids5.8. Summary 6. Decoration and Surface Treatment6.1. Introduction6.2. Painted vessels6.2.1. Burnishing: before or after paint application?6.2.2. Pigments and paint application6.2.3. Slip coating6.3. Cord-impressed and appliqué decoration6.4. Summary6.4.1. Paint6.4.2. Cord-impression and appliqué 7. Firing7.1. Archaeological evidence for Majiayao-period pottery kilns7.2. Firing conditions7.3. Summary 8. Summary of Part I Part II: Technological Knowledge and Social Knowledge in Neolithic Northwest China 9. Discussion: Technological Knowledge and Social Knowledge in Neolithic Northwest China9.1. Part 1: Recognisable style9.1.1. Majiayao: combination of fabric, decoration type, and firing pattern9.1.2. Waguanzui: combination of fabric, decoration and firing pattern9.1.3. Zhujiazhai: combination of fabric, decoration and firing pattern9.1.4. Luohantang: combination of fabric, decoration and firing pattern9.1.5. All sites’ trends: comparative discussion9.2. Part 2: Connectivity between distant communities through shared technological and social knowledge 10. Conclusion 11. References

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