英文摘要 |
The third millennium BC is a time of socio-political transformation in the Aegean, usually linked to the emergence of metallurgy. In Early Bronze II the archaeological visibility of metals, through their consumption and display, is joined by the introduction of ceramic tablewares and an emphasis on hosting and social pouring and drinking processes, most likely of wine. The emergence of a range of large, collared jars, interpreted as amphorae, and their wide distribution is indicative of extensive exchange across the Aegean islands, accompanied by matching fineware pouring vessels. A characteristic type of these jars, with white-slipped surfaces and consistent sand tempered fabric, have been found in a number of key coastal sites in the Cyclades and Northern Crete, but their provenance remained unknown. The petrographic analysis of pottery from the EB I–II deposits at Kontopigado, Attica reveals the site as the production center for these jars, demonstrating the distribution of organic commodities across the Aegean, perhaps alongside the metals which underpinned the Attic economy and were in such demand in Crete. The marked changes in pottery technology at the site during EB II show an increased sophistication in the control of firing temperature and atmosphere, the changing role of ceramics during this period. |