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Chemical identification and cultural implications of a mixed fermented beverage from late prehistoric China

Asian perspectives • 44 (2) • Published In 2005 • Pages: 249-275

By: McGovern, Patrick E., Underhill, Anne P., Fang, Hui, Luan, Fengshi, Hall, Gretchen R., Yu, Haiguang, Wang, Chen-Shan, Cai, Fengshu, Zhao, Zhijun, Feinman, Gary M..

Abstract

The authors collected samples from a range of ceramic containers found in a variety of contexts pertaining to the middle Longshan phase at Liangchengzhen, a regional center. Analysis on the residues extracted from the vessels provides evidence for their contents. It is proposed that the vessels were used in rituals and feasting, contributing to how elites increased their power.

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; 2019

Field Date

1999-2001

Coverage Date

4400-4200 BP

Coverage Place

Liangchengzhen, Donggang, Rizhao, Shandong, China

Notes

Patrick E. McGovern, Anne P. Underhill, Hui Fang, Fengshi Luan, Gretchen R. Hall, Haiguang Yu, Chen-Shan Wang, Fenshu Cai, Zhijun Zhao, and Gary M. Feinman

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-275)

LCCN

61043423

LCSH

Longshan culture