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Krater vase (local variety)

Title Krater vase (local variety)

Description The vase has curved body, a wide mouth, a horizontal flared rim and a narrow bottom with a ring. Right under the rim there are to applied handles, arranged horizontally. It is decorated on the handle level with two carved parallel lines and another ornament between them, namely a wave line. It is a fine contexture container with multiple possible uses, such as bringing food 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: 34,3 cm; Mouth diameter: 35,2 cm; Material: clay, fine gray paste Execution technique: wheel thrown, non-oxidation firing

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

Historical Date 1st century BC.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID V 320

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