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Journal of Roman Pottery Studies    Volume 3, 1990  Edited by Rob Perrin

                      Roman Pottery Bibliography - Page 122
      Edited by  R. P. Symonds, with indexes by J R. Perrin  (see bottom)

A short paper on 25 small pots, of which 24 are illustrated, all found in a small cellar on the periphery of the Roman vicus at Liberchies (see also entry no. 602). Not wholly dissimilar from Cam form 389, although with a plain evened rim and lacking the spiral grooves, these give rise to a summary of the present state of knowledge on what are generally known as ‘unguent pots’, or possibly amphora-stoppers. The various possible functions are aired, although few definite conclusions are drawn.

653 Müller, P. Chapoulie, R & Schvoerer, M, ‘Typologie des pâtes céramiques: potentialités de la cathodoluminescence’, Société Française d’Etude de la Céramique Antique en Gaule, Actes du Congrès de Toulouse, 9-11 mai 1986, 1986, 105-109.
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A short paper presenting a new method of scientific analysis, called cathodoluminescence. The method involves thin-sectioning the sample, aiming an electron beam at it, and recording the colours emitted, which vary according to the minerals present. Quartz emits a feeble mauve light; potassium a brilliant blue; sodium a brilliant yellowish-green; zircon a brilliant yellow, etc. The method seems to be still in the infancy of its development - at the time of the paper’s presentation at Toulouse it had not yet been applied to pottery of the Roman period - but it clearly has wide-ranging potential, as the lengthy discussion following the paper makes clear.

654 Notet, J C & Mitard, PH, ‘Une découverte exceptionelle de moules sur le site de l’atelier céramique du Vieux-Fresne á Gueugnon (Saône-et-Loire)’, Revue Arch. de l’Est et du Centre-Eat Tome XXXVIII, fasc. 1-2, Mélanges offerts á Marcel Lutz, 1987, 201-209.
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The pottery production centre at Gueugnon has been excavated intermittently since the late 1960’s; many kilns have been found, along with a wide range of pottery. This paper is concerned specifically with a ‘deposit of moulds’ found in 1984-5, which contained a number of moulds for decorated samian, a poinçon for the spout of a Drag form 45 (mortarium) lion’s-head spout, and no fewer than 43 moulds for Drag 45 lion’s-head spouts. The paper is particularly oriented towards the latter material, as it is of considerable importance, although it is undoubtedly significant that the two sorts of moulds were found in immediate proximity of each other (as shown on a photograph (Fig. 2). The discussion on the implications of the discovery is useful, with regard both to the site and to the evolution and production methods required by Drag form 45 mortaria.

655 Paunier, D, Bernal, J, Castella, D, Flutsch, L, Gardiol, J-B & Rossi, F, ‘Du nouveau à  l’ouest de Lousanna - bilan de trois années de recherches’, Arch. Suisse 10, 3, 1987, (112-125), 116-118.
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A very brief report on three years excavations at Lausanne, including some thirty illustrated vessels. It is hoped that the more detailed publications on these sites will be reviewed in the next JRPS volume.

656 Perrin, J R, ‘Introduction a l’industrie de la céramique d’époque romaine de la vallée inférieure de la None, en Angleterre’, Société Francaise d’Etude de la Céramique Antique en Gaule, Actes du Congrès de Caen, 28-31 mai,
1987, 1987, 81-86.
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