List of Translators
Foreword to the English Version
List of Authors
Preface to the Series
Foreword to the Chinese Version
Chapter 1 Overview of Ancient Chinese Glass Research
Fuxi Gan
1.1 Overview of domestic ancient glass research and historical records
1.2 Western research and commentary on ancient Chinese glass
1.3 Status and progress of research of ancient Chinese glass
References
Chapter 2 Nature and Characteristics of Glassy Materials
Fuxi Gan
2.1 Crystalline and non-crystalline material, jade gemstone and glass
2.2 Macroscopic property and microstructural characteristics of glass
2.3 Crystallization and phase separation in glass...
2.4 Coloration of glass
References
Chapter 3 Development of Non-Destructive Analytical Techniques and Their Applications in Ancient Chinese Glass Research
Fuxi Gan
3.1 LRS and AES analyses
3.2 X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XFS) analysis
3.3 Trace element and isotope analysis
3.4 Application of non-destructive analytical method (an example)
References
Chapter 4 Scientific Research on Natural Glass Hongxia Zhao, Fuxi Gan and Zhenqi Xu
4.1 Experimental sample and method
4.2 Difference in natural glass texture
4.3 pXRF experimental result of natural glass
4.4 Characteristics of volcanic glass (obsidian)
4.5 Characteristics of meteorite glass(glassy meteorite)
4.6 Libyan Desert Glass
References
Chapter 5 Scientific Research of Ancient Chinese Faience
Chapter 6 Ancient Glass Technology Development in the Western World
Chapter 7 Ancient Glass Technology Development in the Eastern World
Chapter 8 Historical Records of Ancient Chinese Glass
Chapter 9 Glass Technology of the Pre—Qin and Han Dynasties in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yellow River and Yangtze River of China
Chapter 10 Glass Technology of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yellow River and Yangtze River of China
Chapter 11 Glass Technology of the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yellow River and Yangtze River of China
Chapter 12 Ancient Glass Technology of the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yellow River and Yangtze River of China
Chapter 13 Ancient Glass Technology in North and Northwest China
Chapter 14 Ancient Glass Technology in South and Southwest China
Chapter 15 Formation and Development of Ancient Chinese High Temperature Porcelain Glaze Technology
Chapter 16 Scientific Research on the Earliest Chinese Low-Temperature Lead-Barium Glazed Ceramics
Chapter 17 Evolution of Ancient Glass Composition and Origin of Glass Manufacturing Technology in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yellow River and Yangtze River of China
Chapter 18 Cultural and Technical Exchanges of Ancient Chinese Glass between China and Foreign Countries
