Zucchiatti, A., Fedi, M., Cartocci, A., Benente, F., Prati, P., Martino, G. and Bracco, C. (2006). Archaeological and Instrumental Analyses of Pottery and Wood from The ‘Leudo’ Wreck of Varazze (Italy). Medieval Ceramics Volume 30: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group. Vol 30, London: Medieval Pottery Research Group. pp. 61-72. https://doi.org/10.5284/1106339. Cite this via datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Archaeological and Instrumental Analyses of Pottery and Wood from The ‘Leudo’ Wreck of Varazze (Italy)
Issue The name of the volume or issue Issue:	Medieval Ceramics Volume 30: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Medieval Ceramics: Journal of the Medieval Ceramics Research Group
Volume Volume number and part Volume:	30
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. Page Start/End:	61 - 72
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	The wreck of a small boat found in the Ligurian sea (north west of Italy), known as ‘Leudo del Mercante’, and its cargo of pottery represent a unique case study of ceramic provenance and dating that can help in providing further insight about the coastal trade performed by minor ships in the Mediterranean regions. In this paper we review archaeological investigations on pottery and present results of instrumental analyses both on the cargo and on parts of the wooden hull. Our aim is to confirm the origin of the pottery and to try to solve the fundamental issue of dating. Elemental analysis of pottery was performed using PIXE (Particle Induced X-ray Emission); dating of wood samples from the hull was performed by radiocarbon Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). Both kinds of measurements were performed at the LABEC laboratory in Florence. The elemental composition of ceramic bodies shows that the pottery could have been produced in the area of Savona or Albisola, not far from the shipwreck site. With the detailed archaeological study of the cargo and using radiocarbon data, we can deduce that the boat was built, sailed and sunk most probably during the first half of the 16th century.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	A Zucchiatti ME Fedi A Cartocci F Benente P Prati GP Martino C Bracco
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Medieval Pottery Research Group
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2006
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Subjects / Periods:	Pottery Ceramic Medieval Wreck Wood Italy Maritime
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