Koan amphorae from Halasarna – investigations in a Hellenistic amphora production centre

Ceramic amphorae have been the most popular transport and storage containers for a large variety of liquid and solid products. The amphorae of the present study were used as transport containers for wine from the island of Kos (East Aegean). Therefore, they had to fulfil certain requirements in term...

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Published in:Journal of archaeological science 2008-04, Vol.35 (4), p.1049-1061
Main Authors: Hein, Anno, Georgopoulou, Victoria, Nodarou, Eleni, Kilikoglou, Vassilis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphora
Clay
Finite element
Mechanical properties
Neutron activation analysis
Petrography
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Summary:Ceramic amphorae have been the most popular transport and storage containers for a large variety of liquid and solid products. The amphorae of the present study were used as transport containers for wine from the island of Kos (East Aegean). Therefore, they had to fulfil certain requirements in terms of mechanical strength and toughness but also in terms of standardization of vessel size and shape. An assemblage of amphora fragments from the excavation of ancient Halasarna, an amphora production centre, will be presented. The ceramics were studied by means of their chemical and mineralogical composition and fabric. Furthermore, their material properties were measured and their mechanical performance was simulated in computer models.
ISSN:0305-4403
1095-9238
DOI:10.1016/j.jas.2007.07.009