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Title: Samanid ceramics and neutron activation analysis

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OSTI ID:5405264

Glazed pottery known as ''Afrasiyab'' and ''Nishapur'' wares (early Islamic ceramics) are generally attributed to the Samanid dynasty (819-1005). The clay composition of Samanid wares and discarded kiln items found in situ were analyzed by NAA and the elemental composition compared with that of other sherds. 7 figures, 1 table. (DLC)

Research Organization:
California Univ., Berkeley (USA). Lawrence Berkeley Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5405264
Report Number(s):
LBL-5961; CONF-750355-4; TRN: 78-002269
Resource Relation:
Conference: Conference on applications of physical sciences to medieval archaeology, Berkeley and Los Angeles, CA, USA, 18 Mar 1975
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English