Archaeology of Greek Plates Deconstruction and Reconstruction
Ceramic Deconstruction Put initials on paper bag Place pot in paper bag Wait for the signal!
SWITCH
Reconstruction Site Name: initials from the bag Count # of potsherds and record on sheet Interpret the design
How to Reconstruct Pottery Find the Joins Glue both sides of join and use masking tape across the join – Start from inside and work out – Rims go on last
Reconstruction Find all the joins Start with the middle Glue both sides of the join Put tape across the join Use gravity to your advantage
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