ancient pottery

collocation in English

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ancient
adjective
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/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/us
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very ...
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pottery
noun[U]
uk
/ˈpɒt.ər.i/us
/ˈpɑː.t̬ɚ.i/
the activity or skill of making clay objects ...
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Neutron activation analysis helps to determine the origin ofancientpotteryand other artifacts through the analysis of the clay from which they were made.
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He also found local clay deposits and began experiments to determine how theancientpotterywas made.
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There were even manufactories specialised in imitatingancientpottery.
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However, theancientpotteryfound here shows a wider variety of shapes, including jaguar heads, and eagle claws.
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Often incorrectly labeled as a form of ceramic despite containing the major elemental components of glass, faience is frequently discussed in surveys ofancientpottery.
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It is not uncommon to findancientpotteryshards in the surrounding grassland.
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It depicts some of the best-known images ofancientpottery.
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Fragments ofancientpotterywere found in these ruins and it is said that old silver and copper coins were also found.
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Thermoluminescence dating is commonly used onancientpotteryand tools.
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From hearsay, there are various valuable treasures likeancientpotterybut which may not be taken out because there is a treasure guardian spirit watching over.
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