We aim to cooperate with archaeologists and restoration specialists in finding the right sample strategy, analytical technique and result evaluation for their specific goal.
Goals can vary - organic residue analysis can help
- Subsistence
- what foods were prepared and/or cooked?
- what other paints, glues, oils were used?
- Functional studies
- which vessel type was used for what function?
- Is the presence of certain stains decorative or functional?
- Exchange
- what natural products were used in what context?