My purpose in writing this book has been to present in as clear and understandable form as possible the important facts about ceramic materials and their use in pottery.

Now in paperback, this book will be invaluable to practising conservators and readers of conservation as well as of interest to museum curators and collectors.

New developments in analytical chemistry and in related disciplines, which have contributed to archaeological research since the first edition of the book was published, are dealt with in this edition, which also includes: * Updated ...