Pictorial pottery of Late Minoan II–III A2 Early from Knossos

Crouwel, J.H.

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“…Several other fish representations on a variety of vase shapes from Knossos share some of the features of the painter. While not enough remains for similarity of execution to be confidentially assessed, a workshop connection seems certain (Morris 1992; Crouwel and Morris 1995, 180–1).…”

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“…The decorative treatment of the neck and body recalls the Minoan Palace Style and continues in Crete on both amphoroid kraters and pithoid jars. Another Minoan trait, seen on the amphoroid krater from Dhekelia, is the pictorial elements in two of the panels: birds scattered among the foliage of a stylised tree (Crouwel and Morris 1995, 174, 176–7; 1996, 214). On the other hand, the fine, hard buff clay of this amphoroid krater suggests a Mycenaean product.…”

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“…What remains of the lively compositions involving goats in an elaborate landscape setting on amphoroid krater fragments Knossos 4 and 12 suggests a single painter, again working at Knossos. The overall style is fluent and markedly similar, and so is the rendering of the animals' horns and their reserved ears (Crouwel and Morris 1995, 181).…”

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“…47 c ; Niemeier 1985, 35–6, fig. 21:24; Crouwel and Morris 1987, 43; 1995, 158, 167, 177–8, 180–1 no. 1, fig.…”

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“…58 and 57.2 (both vases – incorrectly – dated much later and inspiration for their decoration sought in the Near East rather than in Crete); Morris 1989, 58–61, fig. 7 (Pyla- Verghi amphoroid krater); Crouwel and Morris 1995, 176 and n. 59; Crouwel and Morris 1996, 214 and n. 58.…”

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The Minoan Amphoroid Krater: From Production to Consumption

Crouwel

Morris

2015

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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This article focuses on a distinct type of clay vessel which formed part of both the Late Minoan and the Mycenaean repertoire: the amphoroid krater.In contrast to the Mycenaean version of the shape, with its often elaborate decoration of chariots and other pictorial designs, the Minoan amphoroid krater has up to now not received much attention. The present paper intends to redress this imbalance by exploring the origin and development of the Minoan amphoroid krater, its function(s) and its relationship with its Mycenaean counterpart.

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confidence: 99%

“…47 c ; Niemeier 1985, 35–6, fig. 21:24; Crouwel and Morris 1987, 43; 1995, 158, 167, 177–8, 180–1 no. 1, fig.…”

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The Minoan Amphoroid Krater: From Production to Consumption

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Morris

2015

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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Chariot Kraters and Horse–human Relations in Late Bronze Age Greece and Cyprus

Recht

Morris

2021

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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This paper offers a new comprehensive catalogue and discussion of Late Helladic III chariot kraters, and explores what they reveal about horse–human relations in Greece and Cyprus in the Late Bronze Age. The nearly 400 known examples of chariot kraters were produced in mainland Greece and exported to Cyprus and the Levant. Although the vessels were surely adapted to local contexts, the motif of horses and chariot was part of the ‘international’ spirit of the Late Bronze Age and was meaningful throughout the eastern Mediterranean. Following a discussion of the chronological and geographical distribution of the kraters, alongside notes regarding changes in shape, we examine each of the elements of the characteristic horses-and-chariot motif in depth. This close analysis, supplemented by evidence from faunal remains, Linear B and other visual media, and combined with modern equine knowledge, allows us to understand some of the complexities of horse–human relations in ancient Greece and Cyprus. Through this, we see a co-becoming and mutual training of horse and human in the endeavour to become a successful chariot team; we can also recognise elements of ancient acknowledgement of equine agency and personhood. Horses and humans acted and reacted to each other, thereby living and learning together. The images on the chariot kraters reflect both ancient observation and knowledge of horses and caballine behaviour and artistic conventions and developments. Finally, horses were expensive animals to breed, keep and train (with accompanying expensive gear), and direct physical contact would have been for the fortunate few. The chariot kraters allowed a broader segment of the population to engage with horses and chariots, albeit indirectly.

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The New Swedish Cyprus Expedition 2017: Excavations at Hala Sultan Tekke (The Söderberg Expedition). Preliminary results

Fischer

Bürge

Ausiayevich³

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During the eighth field season at the Bronze Age city of Hala Sultan Tekke, excavations in City Quarter 1 (CQ1) exposed massive industrial and domestic structures belonging to three phases of occupation (Strata 3–1) dating to the 13th and 12th centuries BC (LC IIC–IIIA). Georadar survey, penetrating to a maximum depth of approximately 1 m, guided the excavation of walls of Strata 1–2, both of which were destroyed by conflagration. Excavations 1.5–2 m below the surface and also below the maximum penetration depth of the radar revealed a heretofore buried phase of occupation with substantial architectural units. For the first time, massive Stratum 3 structures with a markedly different building technique were exposed. Copper smelting installations, much ash and slag, and storage facilities also belong to this phase of occupation. Additional excavations guided by results from a magnetometer survey were carried out in Area A, roughly 600 m to the south-east of CQ1. Numerous circular anomalies were excavated. These were identified as Late Cypriot wells, rich offering pits, and a tomb from the same period. In addition to numerous intact locally produced vessels and other finds, the tomb contained a complete Late Minoan II/IIIA piriform jar with bird motifs which have exact parallels from Knossos. Other finds from this tomb include a diadem of leaf gold, amethyst jewellery, and nine sphendonoid shaped balance weights of haematite together with a hornblende whetstone. The features from Area A cover a period from the 16th to the 13th centuries BC (LC IB–IIC).

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Pictorial pottery of Late Minoan II–III A2 Early from Knossos

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The Minoan Amphoroid Krater: From Production to Consumption

The Minoan Amphoroid Krater: From Production to Consumption

Chariot Kraters and Horse–human Relations in Late Bronze Age Greece and Cyprus

The New Swedish Cyprus Expedition 2017: Excavations at Hala Sultan Tekke (The Söderberg Expedition). Preliminary results

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