Scientific techniques have been extensively applied to medieval ceramics over the last 25 years, and as the techniques have developed the types of information obtained have widened. Major advances have been made in provenance studies, including a number of large-scale projects involving hundreds of sherds. Questions of ancient technology have also held the attention of scientists and ceramic specialists. In addition, the uses to which pots were put have been investigated by the analysis of food residues and other organic deposits using techniques for organic chemical analysis.
Fabrics and Food: 25 Years of Scientific Analysis of Medieval Ceramics
15 May 2025