A Case Study of Stone Ornament Drilling Methods

Описание: Full SESH Title: New Perspectives on Prehistoric Workshop Traditions in Central Thailand: A Case Study of Stone Ornament Drilling Methods

This SESH went live on SPAFA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/seameo.spafa) and on Zoom at 10 a.m. (BKK) on 16 August 2022.

Synopsis:
We drill into the details with Drs. Thanik Lertchanrit and Wannaporn Rienjang about their upcoming publication on prehistoric workshop traditions in Central Thailand.

Archaeologists have deemed personal ornaments as an important source of data and information for the interpretation of various aspects of ancient human societies. In this event, we take advantages of underexploited methods of technological analysis to explore social and economic dimensions of stone ornaments uncovered from a multicomponent site namely Phromtin Tai in central Thailand. We present the study of a number beads made from different kinds of stone from the site using qualitative and quantitative methods that demonstrate the presence of multiple stone ornament workshop traditions. By looking at drilling techniques as shown on surface of the drilled holes, we were able to identify workshop traditions, permitting for more detailed study of trade and exchange networks in Southeast Asia.

Guest Speaker: Dr Thanik Lertchanrit (Silpakorn University) and Dr Wannaporn Rienjang (Thammasat University)

Moderator: Senior Specialist in Archaeology, SEAMEO SPAFA, Dr Noel Hidalgo Tan