Understanding Ancient Craft
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Date
March 25, 2026
Location
University College London
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Understanding ancient craft: scientific insights into Greek and Hellenistic decorated vases
This presentation introduces integrated micro-destructive laser-ablation techniques (LIBS and LA-ICP-MS) applied to Hellenistic fine wares from Issa (Vis, Croatia), showing how scientific analysis can reveal technological choices, craft knowledge, and innovation embedded in ceramic production.
The Shared Horizons series organiser (Term II) is Maja Miše (UCL) in collaboration with ICS.Key Speaker: Michael Charlton, Maja Mise
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UCL Social & Historical Sciences
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