Preliminary studies on the volumetric capacity of ceramic from the Neolithic site of Lugo di Grezzana (VR) through 3D graphics software

The aim of the study is to obtain an estimate of the volumetric capacity from a selection of ceramic vessels from the Neolithic site of Lugo di Grezzana (Verona, Italy). The method applied involved the use of Blender®, a free and open source 3D computer graphics software. This program can calculate the volume from the graphic elaboration of the archaeological drawing of the artifacts. Through the calculation of volume has been possible to obtain an estimation of the total capacity of the vessels, proposing two types of content. The volumetric estimates were later compared between diameter and height of each ceramic vessels, to define the size classes. The research shows that the internal variability of some ceramic shapes could be the consequence of different functional and/or cultural choices. This paper tests a method which could be applied in future research projects.