Archaeology of Greek Plates

Deconstruction and Reconstruction

Ceramic Deconstruction

• Put initials on paper bag• Place pot in paper bag• Wait for the signal!

SWITCH

Reconstruction• Site Name: initials from the bag• Count # of potsherds and record on sheet• Interpret the design

How to Reconstruct Pottery

• Find the Joins• Glue both sides of join and • use masking tape across the join– Start from inside and work out– Rims go on last

Reconstruction

• Find all the joins• Start with the middle• Glue both sides of the join• Put tape across the join• Use gravity to your advantage

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