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Toward better understanding of the symbolism of the zoomorphic receptacles from the ancient port of Zaton near Nin

Marin Buovac


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Abstract

From the large quantity of pottery found during the hydroarchaeological research in the ancient port of Zaton near Nin, the author singles out and discusses here two zoomorphic receptacles. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the author endeavors to explain the symbolism of the zoomorphic receptacles discussed here. In his comparative research, the author uses analogies to complement the overview and distribution of the other zoomorphic receptacles of the Asia Minor origin found on the territory of the ancient Liburnia. Also for the first time, the work provides details of how these zoomorphic receptacles were documented (e.g. the way of assigning their inventory numbers) and some technical details (the processing of the archaeological material, its colors and shades, dimensions, capacity and other determinants).

Keywords

symbolism; zoomorphic receptacles; ceramic vessels; Antiquity; cult – ritual; Zaton – Nin; Liburnian and Roman port; hydroarchaeology; Aenona

Hrčak ID:

196786

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/196786

Publication date:

31.1.2018.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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