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1. Pottery

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   Pottery, derived from the Late Latin potterium (a vessel for holding liquid), is an inorganic, non-metallic material crafted from earth clay and hardened through firing. It represents one of humanity's oldest continuous technological traditions, dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period, although fully developed ceramic traditions are typically associated with the Neolithic Revolution. The study of ancient pot…

2. Pottery

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   Firing Technology and Atmosphere
   Firing transforms the chemically unstable clay into durable ceramic through sintering. The kiln is the controlled environment where this transformation occurs, and the atmosphere within the kiln dictates the final surface coloration.
   Temperature Regimes