• Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis
  • Vol. 36, Issue 5, 1514 (2016)
ZHOU Yi-chen1、*, LING Xue1, WEI Nü1, and ZHONG Jian-rong2
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    DOI: 10.3964/j.issn.1000-0593(2016)05-1514-07 Cite this Article
    ZHOU Yi-chen, LING Xue, WEI Nü, ZHONG Jian-rong. Study on Technological Characteristic of the Proto-Porcelain on Western Zhou Dynasty Excavated from Zhouyuan Site in Shaanxi Province[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2016, 36(5): 1514 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    In southern region, the proto- porcelain have been found in large number and its excavation sites are relatively concentrated, thus its processing technique and origin have been studied thoroughly. However, as to proto-porcelain in northern region, the unearthed sites are scattered in distribution and its quantity is less. So there is limited analysis as to the technology. Since shaanxi zhouyuan relics unearthed a large number of proto-porcelain, it is necessary to give detailed analysis to them. In order to explore the technological characteristic of proto-porcelain of Western Zhou Dynasty which was excavated from Zhouyuan site in Shaanxi province, in this article three-dimensional video microscopy system was used to observe the microstructure and energy dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer was used to test the chemical composition of the proto-porcelain body and glaze. The results of microscopic observation indicated that the proto-porcelain body quality was rough and had many unmelting particles and pores; the glaze layer was uneven and distributes many bubbles. The results of chemical composition in the body showed that the content of Al2O3 was between 11.8%~17.21%, SiO2 is 75%~80.5%, K2O is 3%~7.85%. However the content in the glaze of CaO is between 11.08%~23.94%, P2O5 is 1%~3.18%, MnO is 0.24%~1%; the content of MnO, P2O5, K2O in the glaze had improved greatly more than those in the body. The above results showed that the raw materials of proto-porcelain body may use the chinastone which contains more potassium; and the plant ash should be added in the calcareous glaze; the manufacturing characteristic of the proto-porcelain found in Zhouyuan site was still at the primary stage in Chinese porcelain’s history.
    ZHOU Yi-chen, LING Xue, WEI Nü, ZHONG Jian-rong. Study on Technological Characteristic of the Proto-Porcelain on Western Zhou Dynasty Excavated from Zhouyuan Site in Shaanxi Province[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2016, 36(5): 1514
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