The Thermal Properties of Textured Ceramics: An Experimental Study

The Thermal Properties of Textured Ceramics: An Experimental Study

The hypothesis is tested that the greater exterior surface area of textured vessels increases the rate of heating, during food preparation, as compared to vessels with smoothed exterior surfaces. Experiments are performed on replicated corrugated bowls, a particular type of exterior texturing common...

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Published in:Journal of field archaeology Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 195 - 203
Main Authors: Young, Lisa C., Stone, Tammy
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Boston Routledge 1990
Boston University for the Association of Field Archaeology
Boston University
Subjects:
Arithmetic mean
Ceramic materials
Combustion temperature
Cooling
Evaporative cooling
Heat
Pottery
Special Studies
Surface areas
Thermal properties
Water temperature
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Summary:The hypothesis is tested that the greater exterior surface area of textured vessels increases the rate of heating, during food preparation, as compared to vessels with smoothed exterior surfaces. Experiments are performed on replicated corrugated bowls, a particular type of exterior texturing commonly found in the prehistoric SW United States. The experiments show that corrugated vessels do not heat at a faster rate than comparable plain ware pots. The paper concludes with alternative explanations and suggestions for further research.
ISSN:0093-4690
2042-4582
DOI:10.1179/009346990791548295