Texas Precontact Ceramics Rapid ID Tool

• Format: Excel workbook (.xlsx)

• Function: Automatically generates likely ceramic identifications based on user‑entered attributes

• Input Method: Guided text‑entry cells and drop‑down menus

• Output: Most likely ceramic type(s) calculated from combined attribute logic

• Estimated Cost Savings: $660–$1,350 This is the realistic range for a lab trying to maintain a usable, Texas‑relevant, precontact ceramic identification library with enough coverage to handle most sherds. Based on $350-700 in core references for Texas and adjacent regions; $160-$350 in regional and cultural affiliated supplements; and $150-300 in lab-practical copies of references and copies.

• Reference Basis: Built from published archaeological sources

• Citations: Included within the workbook for verification and further research

• Visual Support: Embedded images for temper, surface treatment, rim form, and other diagnostics

• Companion File: PDF guide with expanded visuals and instructions

• Use Case: Rapid ceramic identification for CRM, academic, and student workflows

• Extended Time Savings: Saves hours across unique ceramic styles by eliminating repeated manual lookups

• Skill Level: Suitable for field techs, lab analysts, researchers, and students

• Region: Focused on Precontact ceramics across Texas

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