Ceramics and Civilization, Volume VII: The Prehistory & History of Ceramic Kilns
| AUTHOR | Kingery, W. David; Rice; Rice et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Wiley-American Ceramic Society (01/03/1997) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Application of heat to clay transforms it into a ceramic, and thus the history and technical features of structures supplying that heat - kilns - are of considerable importance. The 14 chapters in this volume discuss ancient and historic kilns from the viewpoint of their excavation, their operational principles, and their contributions to an understanding of ceramic production within ancient economies.
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ISBN-13:
9781574980264
ISBN-10:
1574980262
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
6.20 x 0.80 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical
Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - Ceramics
Dewey Decimal:
666.436
Library of Congress Control Number:
97-14695
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Application of heat to clay transforms it into a ceramic, and thus the history and technical features of structures supplying that heat - kilns - are of considerable importance. The 14 chapters in this volume discuss ancient and historic kilns from the viewpoint of their excavation, their operational principles, and their contributions to an understanding of ceramic production within ancient economies.
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