CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT AFRICAN GLASS BEADS: A VERY PRELIMINARY REPORT
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT AFRICAN GLASS BEADS: A VERY PRELIMINARY REPORT
Robertshaw, Peter; Glascock, Michael D.; Wood, Marilee; Popelka, Rachel S.
2003-10-25 00:00:00
We report the preliminary results of chemical analysis by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry of 156 glass beads from sites in southern Africa. Almost all of these beads can be grouped in two chemical types based on oxide compositions and glass recipes. Glasses of these types were manufactured in south and/or southeast Asia. These are the first results of a project that will analyse about 1000 beads from African archaeological sites.
http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.pngJournal of African ArchaeologyBrillhttp://www.deepdyve.com/lp/brill/chemical-analysis-of-ancient-african-glass-beads-a-very-preliminary-a4lbFOmwsE
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT AFRICAN GLASS BEADS: A VERY PRELIMINARY REPORT
We report the preliminary results of chemical analysis by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry of 156 glass beads from sites in southern Africa. Almost all of these beads can be grouped in two chemical types based on oxide compositions and glass recipes. Glasses of these types were manufactured in south and/or southeast Asia. These are the first results of a project that will analyse about 1000 beads from African archaeological sites.
Journal
Journal of African Archaeology
– Brill
Published: Oct 25, 2003
Keywords: glass beads; chemical analysis; Southern Africa; trade
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