Sample type (charcoal,wood, bone,shell,peat,other)
Specific Identification
Stratigraphy (single, one of the sequence, how many)
Has the sample been dried? Yes! or Not!
Weight of Sample submitted /g
Has this sample been dated before?
If Yes, give details
Potential contaminants? Roots, Carbonate, Other
If Other, give details
What period is the sample
likely to belong to, e.g.
Bronze Age, Late Neolithic,
Boreal.
Is more material available?
Type of Investigation (e.g. archaeological, palaeoenvironmental, etc)
Sampling Details
Name
Address
Date of Collection
Method of sampling
Treatment and storage
Comments
Publication if any
Shipment details
Each individually wrapped sample should be clearly
labeled and packed in a sturdy container. Each shipment
should contain a packing list including the name and
address of the shipper.
Large rock and mineral samples can be sent in heavy plastic
or fabric bags. Smaller samples and mineral separates should
be sent in plastic bags, or plastic vials with secured tops.
Samples sent in glass vials should be individually wrapped
in several layers of packing material.
Samples sent for radiocarbon age determinations should be
protected from sources of extraneous carbon. Charcoal and
wood samples should be wrapped in aluminum foil or heavy
plastic and should not be wrapped in paper.
All samples passing through Customs should be clearly
labeled "SCIENTIFIC SAMPLES - NO COMMERCIAL VALUE". Do not
claim a total value of more than US$1.
We could recommend your commercial courier for your samples to be sent by
(PLEASE ask us details BEFORE of your samples SENDING).
For Europe it is most recommended conventional mail.
