Ban Chiang, Northeast Thailand, Volume 2D

A comprehensive catalog of metallurgical evidence from Ban Chiang and nearby sites in northeast Thailand reveals detailed insights into ancient metalworking techniques. This volume presents a systematic analysis of metal artifacts, by-products, and crucibles across four sites, organized by period and artifact type, along with contextual, metric, and analytical data from metallographic, elemental, and microhardness studies. The inclusion of photomicrographs and illustrations provides visual evidence, enabling independent interpretation and comparisons with other collections. This detailed documentation serves as a foundational resource for archaeological and technical interpretations, offering scholars the raw material to draw their own conclusions beyond the authors' interpretations.

White, J. C., & Hamilton, E. G. (Eds.). (2022). Ban Chiang, Northeast Thailand, Volume 2D. https://doi.org/10.9783/9780934718691