1. Introduction to the Analyses of Metals and Related Evidence from Ban Chiang, Ban Tong, Ban Phak Top, and Don Klang

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List Of Figures x
4. List Of Tables xv
5. Contributors xviii
6. 1. Introduction to the Analyses of Metals and Related Evidence from Ban Chiang, Ban Tong, Ban Phak Top, and Don Klang 1
7. 2. Methods for Analysis of the Metal Artifacts 3
8. 3. Classification of Metal Artifacts 17
9. 4. Technical Analyses of Metal Artifacts: Results 61
10. 5. Metal Product Manufacturing Evidence: Crucibles, Molds, and Slag 103
11. 6. Depositional Contexts of Metals and Related Production Artifacts 125
12. 7. Life History Perspectives on Metals and Related Finds 173
13. Appendix A: Supplemental Data Tables 203
14. Appendix B: Distribution Plans for Ban Chiang Non-burial Metal and Metal-related Artifacts by Site, Level, Square, and Quadrant 219
15. Appendix C: Glossary 231
16. References 243
17. Index 255