Α red figure pelike of Kerch type from the archaeological museum of Thessaloniki, Archaeometrical investigation
Journal: Journal of Archaeological Science Reports
Year: 2026

• PLM & SEM microscopy, XRF and XRD analysis used for the investigation of a red figure pelike with uncertain provenance. • Elaborate decoration/rendering and an ancient gap filling of a damaged area emphasize the importance of the AMTh’s pelike. • Kaolinite, magnetite and red ocher were identified on the pelike’s decoration using PLM, XRF & Raman analysis. • Chemical and mineralogical similarities were noticed between the fabric of the pelike and certain ceramics from Chalkidice. A red-figure p