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ancient kiln question

updated mon 21 apr 08

 

Ivor and Olive Lewis on tue 15 apr 08


Dear Serge Rega,

I think you will find that the vertical chimney as such may have been =
employed by the Romans who devised elaborate flue systems to heat their =
domestic bathing pools. But I do not know if they built permanent kiln =
sites or employed chimneys for their kilns. I recall seeing pictures of =
the reconstruction of Khmer cross draught kilns that had a chimney

You might find useful information in
Llewellynn Jewett, "The Ceramic Art of Great Britain", illustrated, =
published 1878.

I have found it useful to contact Industrial Museums around the World, =
especially where there is a strong industrial ceramic heritage. They =
often have records that have not been accessed by writers who publish =
for the ceramic arts audience.
I would suggest the Industrial Museum at Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and =
Wear, UK and the Sunderland Museum Sunderland Tyne and Wear, UK.
The State Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia has supported =
archaeological explorations in S.E Asia where they have excavated kiln =
sites. They may be able to help you.

Best regards,
Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
South Australia.

Info khmerceramics on sun 20 apr 08


Hi Clayarters,

Thanks to everybody for your replies, it helps.

Serge


Serge Rega
Director
NCKCR
+855(0)63 761 519
www.khmerceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ivor and Olive Lewis"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008 8:41
Subject: Ancient Kiln Question


Dear Serge Rega,

I think you will find that the vertical chimney as such may have been
employed by the Romans who devised elaborate flue systems to heat their
domestic bathing pools. But I do not know if they built permanent kiln sites
or employed chimneys for their kilns. I recall seeing pictures of the
reconstruction of Khmer cross draught kilns that had a chimney

You might find useful information in
Llewellynn Jewett, "The Ceramic Art of Great Britain", illustrated,
published 1878.

I have found it useful to contact Industrial Museums around the World,
especially where there is a strong industrial ceramic heritage. They often
have records that have not been accessed by writers who publish for the
ceramic arts audience.
I would suggest the Industrial Museum at Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear,
UK and the Sunderland Museum Sunderland Tyne and Wear, UK.
The State Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia has supported
archaeological explorations in S.E Asia where they have excavated kiln
sites. They may be able to help you.

Best regards,
Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
South Australia.

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