Period Discrimination of Ancient Samples

Since the production technology and the composition of raw materials were usually different in different ancient periods, data processing by SVM can be used for the differentiation of the periods of production of porcelain samples. Table 11.8 lists the glaze composition of white wares produced at Jingdezhen. These samples were produced in Song dynasty or Yuan dynasty. 

Based on SVM computation, it is found that the chief elements for differentiation of the samples produced in Song dynasty from that of Yuan dynasty are K and Na. Using a data file with the contents of these 

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