Image Analysis in Quantitative Particle Studies of Archaeological Ceramic Thin Sections

نویسندگان

  • Chandra L. Reedy
  • Jenifer Anderson
  • Terry J. Reedy
  • Yimeng Liu
چکیده

Thin-section petrography is a crucial tool for the study of archaeological ceramics, and in recent years, image analysis has emerged as a powerful quantitative enhancement of that tool. Exploratory applications of image analysis to archaeological ceramic thin sections, and related work by sedimentary geologists, have indicated its usefulness to the field. In this paper, we first present the results of experimental work testing the consistency and reproducibility of image analysis. We identify procedures for fast and reliable analysis of thin sections using laboratory-prepared ceramic specimens of simple clay-sand systems. We then show how those procedures can be slightly modified to accommodate more complex archaeological specimens. We conclude with a discussion of the role of image analysis within the overall context of thin-section petrography of ceramic materials, as one among a repertoire of techniques, adding quantitative data and increasing the usefulness of ceramic thin sections for addressing archaeological research questions. La petrografía de lámina delgada constituye una herramienta fundamental para el estudio de cerámicas arqueológicas y en los últimos años, ha surgido el análisis de imágenes como una mejora cuantitativa importante para dicha herramienta. El uso exploratorio del análisis de imágenes en láminas delgadas de cerámicas arqueológicas, junto con trabajos relacionados realizados por sedimentólogos, han demostrado su utilidad en ese campo. En este trabajo presentamos en primer lugar los resultados de investigación sobre la consistencia y reproducibilidad del análisis de imágenes. Identificamos los procedimientos para el análisis rápido y confiable de láminas delgadas, utilizando muestras de cerámica preparadas en laboratorio a partir de sistemas arcilloarenosos simples. Luego mostramos cómo estos procedimientos pueden ser ligeramente modificados para adecuarse a muestras arqueológicas más complejas. Finalizamos con una discusión sobre el rol del análisis de imágenes dentro del contexto general de la petrografía de lámina delgada de cerámicas, como una entre muchas técnicas, que agrega datos cuantitativos e incrementa la utilidad de las láminas delgadas de cerámicas para abordar estudios de investigación arqueológica. This paper presents the results of experimental research into optimal protocols for the use of image analysis as a tool for obtaining quantitative data on ceramic thin sections. While qualitative examination of thin sections under the microscope will always remain crucial for mineral identification, for many textural characterizations, and for comparing mineralogy to geological data, digital image analysis can provide important data for quantitative studies. Here we focus on the analysis of aplastic inclusions. We first experimented with a variety of software options. We then developed protocols that proved fast and reliable in providing consistent results for obtaining area percentage of components, as well as simultaneously giving data on size and shape characteristics. Through initial analysis of laboratory-

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تاریخ انتشار 2014