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The Rhyton from Danilo: Structure and Symbolism of a Middle Neolithic Cult-Vessel
Omer Rak
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Description for The Rhyton from Danilo: Structure and Symbolism of a Middle Neolithic Cult-Vessel
hardcover. The so called rhyton from Danilo, an archaeological site near the coastal town of Sibenik in Dalmatia, Croatia, is a four-legged Neolithic vessel made of fired clay that according to the consensus of archaeological opinion was most likely a cult vessel used in rituals of unknown origin and content. Translator(s): Browne, Wayles; Alt, Theresa. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVWYC; 3D; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 716.
The so called rhyton from Danilo, an archaeological site near the coastal town of Sibenik in Dalmatia, Croatia, is a four-legged Neolithic vessel made of fired clay that according to the consensus of archaeological opinion was most likely a cult vessel used in rituals of unknown origin and content. "Danilo Culture" is the eponymous name bestowed on a culture flourishing in the period from about 5500-4500 BC at Danilo and at some neighbouring sites. This culture had great influence along the eastern Adriatic coast and its hinterland and produced a significant ... Read more
The so called rhyton from Danilo, an archaeological site near the coastal town of Sibenik in Dalmatia, Croatia, is a four-legged Neolithic vessel made of fired clay that according to the consensus of archaeological opinion was most likely a cult vessel used in rituals of unknown origin and content. "Danilo Culture" is the eponymous name bestowed on a culture flourishing in the period from about 5500-4500 BC at Danilo and at some neighbouring sites. This culture had great influence along the eastern Adriatic coast and its hinterland and produced a significant ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oxbow Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842179772
SKU
V9781842179772
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Reviews for The Rhyton from Danilo: Structure and Symbolism of a Middle Neolithic Cult-Vessel
In this book, Rak has written one of the most comprehensive studies of these enigmatic objects that has yet appeared. Rak has read widely and thoughtfully in the archaeological literature, so that his discussions of the strictly archaeological aspects of his topic are well grounded. He has also explored other literatures, in anthropology, philosophy, mythology, and much else besides, and ... Read more