Archaeometric characterization of Iberian ceramic production from Fontscaldes (Catalonia)
The study of ceramic production plays a key role in understanding technological practices, economic organisation, and cultural dynamics in past societies. In this context, the integration of archaeometric analyses with digital documentation methods offers new possibilities for the systematic study a...
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| Tipo de recurso: | conjunto de datos |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2026 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC) |
| Repositorio: | CORA.Repositori de Dades de Recerca |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:dnet:cora.rdr____::05f9a55556ca394dc23b043cd1ffcfc5 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://doi.org/10.34810/DATA3319 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Arts and Humanities Iberian archaeometry ceramics Iron Age |
| Sumario: | The study of ceramic production plays a key role in understanding technological practices, economic organisation, and cultural dynamics in past societies. In this context, the integration of archaeometric analyses with digital documentation methods offers new possibilities for the systematic study and preservation of archaeological materials. This dataset presents results from the study of ceramic materials from the Iberian workshop of Fontscaldes (Catalonia, 3rd century BC), developed within the framework of the project “Caracterització arqueomètrica de ceràmiques protohistòriques del nord-est peninsular (JDC2023-051995-I)”. The research adopts an interdisciplinary approach combining archaeological investigation, archaeometric analyses, and 3D digitalisation. <br><br>The dataset includes WD-XRF results from ceramic individuals, providing major and minor elemental compositions expressed as oxides (mass fraction %, w%), trace elements expressed in mg/kg, and loss on ignition (LOI). These data are used to assess compositional variability, define reference groups, and explore technological choices. <br><br>It also includes X-ray diffraction (XRD) data in raw and processed formats (.xrdml and instrument raw files), used for the mineralogical characterisation of ceramic pastes. <br><br>In addition, a structured 3D documentation workflow has been implemented, integrating pre-analytical recording, selective digitisation strategies, and post-analytical evaluation. This approach preserves morphological and surface information, including in cases involving destructive or semi-destructive sampling. The resulting dataset includes 3D models (OBJ, STL, MTL) and graphical documentation in PDF format. <br><br>All data are organised within a unified digital repository to ensure accessibility, reproducibility, and long-term reuse in accordance with FAIR principles. The combined archaeological, analytical, and digital datasets provide insights into production practices at Fontscaldes and highlight variability within the ceramic assemblage, contributing to a better understanding of local manufacturing traditions. The integration of 3D technologies within archaeometric workflows further demonstrates the potential to balance analytical requirements with the preservation of archaeological information. |
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