“Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa)
Pottery technology, although largely neglected in studies of the Sicilian Early Bronze Age (Castelluccio culture, 2200-1450 BC), represents a strategic field of research for focusing on main steps of manufacturing of Castelluccian vessels. In this perspective, the evidence from the archaeological de...
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| description | Pottery technology, although largely neglected in studies of the Sicilian Early Bronze Age
(Castelluccio culture, 2200-1450 BC), represents a strategic field of research for focusing on main steps of
manufacturing of Castelluccian vessels. In this perspective, the evidence from the archaeological deposit
of Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) has allowed us to emphasise some new technical features that can be
observed in the production within other cultural districts. The most significant phase of the study was the
autoptic examination of materials and surfaces that led to the definition of this production as medium and
coarse ware, with the use of different kinds of technical solutions in relation to different uses and functions.
The manufacturing techniques, especially when surface treatment is clearly recognizable on fragmentary
specimens, can be conditioned by several factors, such as the shape type and the function of the vessel.
Features such as working plans and supporting systems were observed quite frequently, as well as polishing
techniques and joints slots for the handles that could be interpreted as ‘workshop standards’ rather than
simply local traditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-04fa00e3457247b88ee86197b93020982022-12-21T17:15:46ZengDe GruyterOpen Archaeology2300-65602015-11-011110.1515/opar-2015-0016opar-2015-0016“Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa)Veca Carlo0Via Montello 1, 96011, Augusta (SR), ItalyPottery technology, although largely neglected in studies of the Sicilian Early Bronze Age (Castelluccio culture, 2200-1450 BC), represents a strategic field of research for focusing on main steps of manufacturing of Castelluccian vessels. In this perspective, the evidence from the archaeological deposit of Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) has allowed us to emphasise some new technical features that can be observed in the production within other cultural districts. The most significant phase of the study was the autoptic examination of materials and surfaces that led to the definition of this production as medium and coarse ware, with the use of different kinds of technical solutions in relation to different uses and functions. The manufacturing techniques, especially when surface treatment is clearly recognizable on fragmentary specimens, can be conditioned by several factors, such as the shape type and the function of the vessel. Features such as working plans and supporting systems were observed quite frequently, as well as polishing techniques and joints slots for the handles that could be interpreted as ‘workshop standards’ rather than simply local traditions.http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/opar.2014.1.issue-1/opar-2015-0016/opar-2015-0016.xml?format=INTSicilyCastelluccio stylePotteryTechnologyDecorative motifs |
| spellingShingle | Veca Carlo “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) Open Archaeology Sicily Castelluccio style Pottery Technology Decorative motifs |
| title | “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early
Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of
Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) |
| title_full | “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early
Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of
Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) |
| title_fullStr | “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early
Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of
Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) |
| title_full_unstemmed | “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early
Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of
Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) |
| title_short | “Shaping” and “Painting” during the Early
Bronze Age: the Case-study of Pottery of
Colle della Croce (Scicli, Ragusa) |
| title_sort | shaping and painting during the early bronze age the case study of pottery of colle della croce scicli ragusa |
| topic | Sicily Castelluccio style Pottery Technology Decorative motifs |
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