Chemical Insights into the Function of Four Sphero-Conical Vessels from Medieval Dvin, Armenia

Sphero-conical vessels are commonly found in small quantities at medieval sites throughout the Near East. These relatively small vessels have a distinctive torpedo shape, sturdy walls, and a narrow, nipple-shaped opening. Several functions have been proposed for them, including incendiary devices, p...

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Authors: Barnard, Hans (Author) ; Shah, Sneha (Author) ; Areshian, Gregory E. (Author)
Contributors: Faull, Kym F. (Other)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2016
In: Muqarnas
Year: 2016, Volume: 33, Issue: 1, Pages: 409-419
Further subjects:B Armenia
 gas chromatography
 mass spectrometry
 perfume
 residue analysis
 scented oil
 sphero-conical vessels

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