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Reviewed Article:

Fine Pottery Chaîne Opératoire from the Bronze Age site of Via Ordiere, Solarolo (RA, IT): Experiments on the Relationship between Surface Treatments and Function

Polished surfaces are able to retain liquids better and for longer times, managing to return a higher quantity of liquid. Neither shininess nor functionality of the pots have improved with milk application as a surface treatment. Polished surfaces are able to absorb less fat ingredients, measurably reducing the washing timing and the final washing result.