The University of Pisa announces the public selection for the assignment of a two years research fellowship “Study of clay objects (excluding vessels) in archaeological contexts of the Nile valley (Egypt and Nubia) dating back to the Middle Bronze Age (2000-1550 BC)”
as part of the project “PIPE-Profiling the Identity of the Producers in ancient Egypt and Nubia through the “aura” of clay figurines” coordinated by Prof. Gianluca Miniaci
(https://egittologia.cfs.
Purpose of the fellowship is the study of the traces of material production on clay artefacts useful to reconstruct the identity of clay manufacturers: technique adopted, technical gestures, dermatoglyphic impressions (fingerprints), shaping techniques.
The final aim of PIPE is to provide for the first time a social and technological profile for the clay artisans from the Nile Valley based on the multiple stories encapsulated within the artefact production, which reproduce segments of life of the non-wealthy and non-dominant people, too often ignored by the writing of our history.
Duties of the fellowship, to be based in Pisa:
– Study of clay artefacts of key interest identified in the literature and in museum collections
– Interest in archaeometry and ability to carry archaeometric analysis
– Documentation and study of artefacts identified in museum collections
– Photography and 3D modelling
– Identification of fingerprints on targeted clay artefacts through the use of Dinolite
– Organization of workshops and seminars
– Support in project administration
– Publication of results
The deadline for submissions is February 16. Further information on submissions and requirements can be found at the following link:
<https://egittologia.cfs.
