Remarks on pottery production, technology and vessel usage in el-Zuma

Journal Title: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean - Year 2016, Vol 25, Issue

Abstract

Continuing excavation in the tumuli field in el-Zuma has yielded an extensive pottery assemblage, adding to the material that has already been published in general reports. New types and variants of vessels have been identified. The article presents the new material and discusses production technologies, surface treatment and peculiarities of usage.<br/><br/>

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Ewa Czyżewska-Zalewska

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  • EP ID EP211239
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0010.3009
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Ewa Czyżewska-Zalewska (2016). Remarks on pottery production, technology and vessel usage in el-Zuma. Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean, 25(), 725-740. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-211239