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摘要
属于格拉维蒂(巴甫洛夫)文化(30-25 ka cal BP)的烧制粘土小雕像是壮观的旧石器时代艺术的主要形式之一。最著名的例子是捷克共和国 Dolní Věstonice I 的维纳斯,它是用粘土制作的最大、保存最完好的人类雕像。由于该雕像具有极高的文化价值,对其内部结构的探索是一项巨大的挑战,因为只能采用非破坏性的方法。得益于技术的巨大进步,我们得以使用高分辨率显微 CT 成像技术。这种成像技术揭示了陶瓷浆料的结构成分、雕像的塑造工艺以及这件艺术品的出土情况。我们发现,陶瓷浆料是由黄土沉积物制备而成,其中含有石头、微化石和来自基底复合体的碳酸盐集合体作为天然混合物。这些颗粒随机分布。我们在尸体内部没有发现任何骨头或象牙残片。维纳斯雕像身体不同部位的缺失连接区域表明,该雕像是由一整块粘土用非添加法塑造而成的。维纳斯雕像身体内部的裂缝代表了其出土的主要特征,并影响了其未来的处理方式。
Micro-computed tomography of the fired clay venus of Dolní Věstonice (Czech Republic)
Small figurines made from fired clay belonging to the Gravettian (Pavlovian) culture (30–25 ka cal BP) represent one of the main forms of spectacular Palaeolithic art. The most well-known example is the Venus from Dolní Věstonice I in the Czech Republic, which is the biggest and best-preserved human figurine made from clay. Due to its high cultural value, exploration of the internal structures of this figurine has represented a huge challenge, as only non-destructive methods could be applied. Thanks to tremendous technological advancements, we were able to use high-resolution micro-CT imaging. This imaging revealed the structural compositions of the ceramic paste, the technology of the statuette's shaping procedure, and the taphonomy of this piece of art. We reveal that the ceramic paste was prepared from loess sediment containing stones, microfossils, and carbonate aggregates from the basement complex as an natural admixture. The particles are randomly distributed. We did not find any bones or ivory remnants inside the body. Missing joined areas of different parts of the body of the Venus indicate that the figurine was made from a single piece of clay using the non-additive method of shaping. The internal cracks in the body of the Venus statuette represent the main feature of its taphonomy and influence the way it will be manipulated in the future.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Archaeological Science is aimed at archaeologists and scientists with particular interests in advancing the development and application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. This established monthly journal publishes focus articles, original research papers and major review articles, of wide archaeological significance. The journal provides an international forum for archaeologists and scientists from widely different scientific backgrounds who share a common interest in developing and applying scientific methods to inform major debates through improving the quality and reliability of scientific information derived from archaeological research.