Ceramic objects have a primary function related to their material qualities such as shape, size and material. But pottery, even in a fragmentary state, might also be reused in a secondary way, having a function which is completely detached from its primary use. This case study of a ceramic assemblage from a Ramesside well in the vicinity of the Ramesside Egyptian capital Qantir-Piramesse in the Eastern Nile Delta shows a very elaborate secondary use of pottery. The analysis of the pottery’s primary function has added substantial information to the interpretation of two layers of ceramic sherds in the well as a functional feature to enhance the quality of the water.
The Secondary Function of Pottery – a Case Study from Qantir-Piramesse
Franzmeier, HWriting – Original Draft Preparation
2012
Abstract
Ceramic objects have a primary function related to their material qualities such as shape, size and material. But pottery, even in a fragmentary state, might also be reused in a secondary way, having a function which is completely detached from its primary use. This case study of a ceramic assemblage from a Ramesside well in the vicinity of the Ramesside Egyptian capital Qantir-Piramesse in the Eastern Nile Delta shows a very elaborate secondary use of pottery. The analysis of the pottery’s primary function has added substantial information to the interpretation of two layers of ceramic sherds in the well as a functional feature to enhance the quality of the water.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
