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
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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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