摘要：Concerning archaeometrical research sampling has always been a hot issue in the relationship of the owner or
the person who is in charge of the studied object and the archaeometrical expert. This is also true of course in
the case of luminescence dating, which usually requires sample extraction by drilling from the studied object. As
a consequence it is considered to be important to inform the archaeological and restorer community on the
necessary amount of sample for performing a valuable analysis. This way the size of the expected damage can be
determined, and thus future compromises between the two parties during the sampling procedure might be
facilitated. In the present short communication therefore we outline the process of sampling and sample
treatment, and based on our previous experience we attempt to determine the amount of sample loss during
these. Based on the necessary amount of treated sample for the direct measurements and the calculated ratio of
sample loss, we also determine the preferable or minimum amount of material that should be extracted during
sampling.
