The Personal Past: Designs on Pots

This chapter delves into the intersection of personal narrative and archaeological research, focusing on painted pottery from Ban Chiang, Thailand. It highlights how individual experiences and chance encounters, such as tracing looted pottery across public and private collections, shape research agendas in anthropology. The study also addresses ethical considerations and advocacy in the field, while employing a blend of methodological rigor and theoretical reflection to explore the broader implications of archaeological findings.

Esterik, P. V. (2025). The Personal Past: Designs on Pots. Designs on Pots, 15–32. https://doi.org/10.5117/9789463728461_ch01