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Starch grain evidence reveals early pottery function cooking plant foods in North China

Chinese Science Bulletin • 59 (32) • Published In 2014 • Pages: 4352-4358

By: Yang, Xiaoyan, Ma, Zhikun, Wang, Tao, Perry, Linda, Li, Quan, Huan, Xiujia, Yu, Jincheng.

Abstract
The authors discuss their excavations at Zhuannian, including the collection of potsherds with residues that were analyzed for starch grains. Laboratory procedures are described and analysis results presented.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Flora
Sociocultural trends
Cultural participation
Cereal agriculture
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
North China Upper Paleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2018
Field Date
1992, 1995, 1996
Coverage Date
11,123-9700 BP
Coverage Place
Zhuannian, Huairou, Beijing, China
Notes
Xiaoyan Yang, Zhikun Ma, Tao Wang, Linda Perry, Quan Li, Xiujia Huan, Jincheng Yu
Includes bibliographical references (p. 4358)
LCCN
2016243048
LCSH
Ordosian