Setting up a natural resin collection to identify an archaeological black pitch sample

Authors

  • Marc Valls Mompo Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, 50 Dr. Moliner Street, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
  • Gianni Gallello Department of Prehistory, Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Valencia, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 28, 46010, Valencia, Spain
  • Irene Sáez Giménez Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, 50 Dr. Moliner Street, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
  • Agustín Pastor Garcia Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, 50 Dr. Moliner Street, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
  • Francesc Albert Esteve Turrillas Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, 50 Dr. Moliner Street, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
  • Oreto García Puchol Department of Prehistory, Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Valencia, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 28, 46010, Valencia, Spain
  • Consuelo Mata Parreño Department of Prehistory, Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Valencia, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 28, 46010, Valencia, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v13i2.1834

Keywords:

natural resins, GC-MS, pitch, amphora, fatty acids

Abstract

Natural resins are among the multiple organic materials that have been employed since the prehistory as an adhesive or varnish in the manufacturing processes and operative chains of several tool. For this study, a black pitch sample found inside an amphora was compared with several types of natural resins previously analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Different preservation states resins were collected or acquired to be analysed by GC-MS. The results obtained show the reliability and strength of the developed method, while also giving a hint about the raw material employed to coat the amphora.

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Published

2024-06-24

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Research Papers

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Copyright (c) 2024 Marc Valls Mompo, Gianni Gallello, Irene Sáez Giménez, Agustín Pastor Garcia, Francesc Albert Esteve Turrillas, Oreto García Puchol, Consuelo Mata Parreño

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