The Carving Technology of the Handle-Shaped Artefacts from Yinxu (c .1300-1046 bc ) in China

Autor: Jihao Zhu, Guoding Song, C. L. Yue, S. C. Ding, N. S. Li
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Archaeometry. 59:566-573
ISSN: 0003-813X
Popis: The handle-shaped artefact is a special jade object of the Three Dynasties (c.2000–200 bc) period. The manufacturing technology and function of the handle-shaped artefacts are widely questioned. In this paper, two handle-shaped artefacts from Yinxu (c.1300–1046 bc) are tested by digital microscope, Raman spectrometer and scanning electron microscope. The results indicate that the handle-shaped artefacts might be made in four steps, namely rough shape cutting, edge reforming, handle making and single-side polishing. It also suggests that the handle-shaped artefacts might be used as sacrificial offerings, but not as hairpins or handles.
Databáze: OpenAIRE