Database

Krater

Title Krater

Description The vase has a tronconic body, a wide mouth with a horizontal flared rim and a narrow bottom. Right under the rim it has two handles arranged horizontally. It is a fine vase with multiple possible uses, such as bringing food and liquids to the table but also for occasionally storing various products. Inspired from the Greek vessel repertoire where it was used for mixing wine with water, it was adapted by the Dacians to their own tastes and customs. Find spot: Grădiştea de Munte – Meleia (Hunedoara County) Dimensions: height - 35,8 cm; rim diameter - 37 cm Material: clay, smooth grey paste Technique: wheel-thrown, reduction firing

Geographic coverage Latitude:45° 35' 34"N; Longitude: 23° 21' 24"E

Historical Date 1st Century AD

Time Period Late Iron Age (Dacian)

ID V 0123

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Data Provider National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Provider Romania