Early medieval Tating Ware has been considered from different aspects for more than 80 years. This paper will give a short survey of the discussion but it will focus on the least resolved question about the ware, namely the question of provenience. Recent research has drawn attention to Mayen as the production centre of Tating Ware. Neutron Activation Analyses carried out on samples from Mayen and Tating Ware from different locations showed that most of the Tating Ware belonged to a main group which was not produced in Mayen. Only one sample, a variant of the classic ware, was produced in Mayen.
Results of Neutron Activation Analysis on Tating Ware and the Mayen Industry
15 May 2025