Geochemical evidence for the manufacture, logistics and supply‐chain management of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Army, China

Autor:	S. Zhang, Patrick Quinn, S. Ma, Y. Ying, D. Wilke, Y. Xia, X. Li
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Archeology History Supply chain management biology Supply chain media_common.quotation_subject Empire Ancient history biology.organism_classification visual_art Emperor visual_art.visual_art_medium Assemblage (archaeology) China Terracotta media_common
Zdroj:	Archaeometry. 63:40-52
ISSN:	1475-4754 0003-813X
Popis:	Non‐invasive materials characterisation of reconstructed statues of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Army has revealed distinct micro‐geochemical patterning within the clay paste used in their manufacture. The significance of this is explored in terms of the production sequence, logistics and supply‐chain management involved in the construction of this enormous funerary assemblage. Of particular interest is a compositional distinction between figures marked with the names ‘Gong’ (宫) and ‘Xianyang’ (咸阳). These seem to represent the products of two workshops involved in the supply of ceramic objects for this ambitious, large‐scale building project undertaken by the Qin Empire during the third century BCE.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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