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Ceramic Production and Distribution in the Chavín Sphere of Influence (North-Central Andes)

Ceramic Production and Distribution in the Chavín Sphere of Influence (North-Central Andes) PDF Author: Isabelle C. Druc
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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This pioneering study by Isabelle Druc offers a first important step towards characterizing and proveniencing the ceramics utilized within the Chavín sphere of influence. Combining petrographic analysis and X-ray fluorescence, Druc is able to distinguish between the ceramics produced at Chavín de Huántar and those created at four other areas linked to the Chavín center. This analysis produces compelling evidence of long-distance transport of pottery during the Chavín horizon. The demonstration that a significant amount of pottery from Chavín de Huántar was produced elsewhere complements earlier stylistic analyses from the site. It also reinforces prior findings concerning the consumption of exotic materials by the residents of Chavín de Huántar during the Early Horizon. Finally, this study offers not only a contribution to our understanding of Chavín civilization, but also provides an instructive case study highlighting the potential of pan-regional characterization and provenience studies for archaeological ceramics.