The Texas Precontact Ceramics Rapid ID Tool is a digital Excel workbook built for fast, defensible ceramic identification in Texas. Users enter observations into structured cells and drop‑down menus, and the tool automatically generates the most likely ceramic type based on the attributes provided. All logic is grounded in published sources, with citations included for verification and further research.

A companion PDF guide and embedded reference images support visual comparison of temper, surface treatment, rim form, and other diagnostic traits. This combined workflow reduces time spent searching through typology manuals and helps move past the default “non‑diagnostic” label when the material offers usable information.

Designed for CRM crews, researchers, and students, the Rapid ID Tool streamlines ceramic analysis, improves consistency across projects, and supports clear, defensible identifications under real field conditions.

Texas Precontact Ceramics Rapid ID Tool

Name: Texas Precontact Ceramics Rapid ID Tool
Brand: Harris Anthropological Research
SKU: 364215375135191

SKU: 364215375135191

$118.00

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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
All digital products offered by HAR—including Rapid ID Tools, downloadable guides, and reference materials—are non‑returnable and non‑refundable. Because digital items are delivered instantly and cannot be “returned,” all sales are considered final once the purchase is completed.

If you are dissatisfied with your digital purchase, you may request store credit in the form of a coupon that can be applied toward any future HAR product. Store credit is issued at HAR’s discretion and is intended to ensure you receive value that meets your needs.
Digital products are delivered instantly after purchase through direct download links. No physical shipping is required. Once your payment is completed, you’ll receive immediate access to your files, along with a confirmation email containing your download link. All digital items remain available for re‑download for a reasonable period, ensuring you can access your purchase even if you switch devices or misplace the original file.

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