Hellenistic Pottery from Sardis
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Hellenistic art in Asia Minor is characterized by diverse cultural influences, both indigenous and Greek. This work presents a comprehensive catalogue of the Hellenistic pottery found at Sardis by two archaeological expeditions. The main catalogue includes over 750 items from the current excavations; in addition, material from some 50 Hellenistic tombs excavated in the early twentieth century is published in its entirety for the first time. The early Hellenistic material consists of imports from Greek cities and close local imitations, along with purely Lydian wares typical of the "late Lydian" phase that followed the Persian conquest. By the late Hellenistic period, Sardis boasts a full range of Greek shapes and styles; indeed, the influence of new conquerors, the Romans, was felt as well. Thus the ceramic finds from Sardis reflect the changing fortunes of the city, bearing witness to the tenacity of indigenous customs and the influences of foreign powers.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9780674014619
EAN: 9780674014619
Publisher Date: 15 Apr 2004
Dewey: 738.093
Illustration: Y
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
PrintOnDemand: N
Spine Width: 30 mm
ISBN-10: 0674014618
Publisher: Archaeological Exploration of Sardis
Binding: Hardcover
Height: 281.5 mm
Is LeadingArticle: Y
LCCN: 2003063562
No of Pages: 229
Series Title: English
Width: 219.5 mm