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Kiln Fingerprint

Articles tagged Kiln Fingerprint.

Fingerprints in Clay: Minerals That Name a Kiln

Kiln Fingerprints: How Ceramics Reveal Their Origins

Sep 15, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Archaeologists read kiln fingerprints through fabric, XRF, NAA, and isotopes, tying ancient pottery back to specific clay sources and workshops.

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