Ceramic molding is often addressed as a simple, repetitive, and standardized technique. Similarly, mold-making, though much less studied than molding itself, is frequently viewed as equally straightforward. Yet what specific gestures, techniques, and tools are involved in mold-making? Does internal technical variability exist behind apparent external standardization? What insights into ancient craft production can mold-making evidence provide? This paper addresses these questions through a technological study of molds from a recently discovered ceramic workshop at Huacas de Moche (Trujillo, Peru). Our study reveals that mold-making comprises multiple complex sequential steps with significant technological variation. We suggest that local Moche artisans maintained autonomy in their mold production methods, employing diverse technological approaches while sharing a common artistic repertoire, meanwhile elite oversight ensured quality standards in final products.

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建筑院 60 的模具制造技术 （CA-60）：秘鲁 Huacas de Moche 新发现的陶瓷车间


陶瓷成型通常被视为一种简单、重复和标准化的技术。同样，模具制造虽然比模具本身研究得少得多，但通常被认为同样简单。然而，模具制造涉及哪些具体的手势、技术和工具呢？明显的外部标准化背后是否存在内部技术可变性？制模证据可以提供哪些关于古代工艺生产的见解？本文通过对 Huacas de Moche（秘鲁特鲁希略）最近发现的陶瓷车间的模具进行技术研究来解决这些问题。我们的研究表明，模具制造包括多个复杂的连续步骤，具有显着的技术变化。我们建议当地的 Moche 工匠在他们的模具生产方法上保持自主性，采用不同的技术方法，同时共享共同的艺术曲目，同时精英监督确保了最终产品的质量标准。