This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture. The vessel was found in a child's grave. The burial pit had an oval shape, and the deceased was laid in a crouched position (similar to the fetal posture), on the left side. A total of five vessels were uncovered in this grave: three near the back, one at the feet, and one in the pelvic area. The cultural attribution of this funerary complex was determined based on the burial rite and grave goods. This culture is characterized by the specific construction of the burial pit, as well as the positioning and orientation of the deceased toward the east and northeast. The vessel is shaped from clay mixed with finely crushed shell. Its walls curve gradually toward the top, with the widest diameter at the shoulder area. It has a short neck, a slightly flared rim, and a flat base. The surface is carefully polished, in some areas to a lustrous finish. The interior is reddish-brown, while the exterior is yellowish-brown with gray spots. The rim features groups of perforations, three of which are preserved in their original state. The diameter of the holes is 0.35 cm. The space between the groups of perforations is decorated with cord impressions. The transition from the neck to the shoulder is adorned with three horizontal lines made with cord, from which, in five places, three vertical lines descend, each 5 cm long, executed using the same technique. At the time of discovery, these lines were filled with a white paste. The space between the groups of lines is decorated at the top with short vertical lines (0.5 cm long), and in the center with a meander ornament made of two parallel lines impressed with cord. The base of the vessel retains the imprint of a textile. Vessel dimensions: Height: 22 cm; Rim diameter: 15.7 cm; Maximum diameter: 22 cm; Base diameter: 10 cm.
The complex of archaeological sites “Kamyane-Zavallia” in the Middle Bug River valley: investigations in 2011-2012
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. VIII [XXIII], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică
The paper treats the fi nds from recent investigations of a group of archaeological sites in the north of Odessa region. There were mostly materials of the Neolithic Linear Pottery culture and the Chernyakhov culture. The first Linear Pottery culture site was revealed in the Southern Bug River valley. It makes possible to re-estimate the relations between Linear Pottery culture and the local Bug-Dniester Neolithic.
List of illustrations:
Fig. 1. А - situation of Kamyane-Zavallia archaeological sites' complex in Ukraine, B - situation of archaeological sites on the western bank of the Southern Bug River: 1 - settlement Kamyane-Zavallia 1; 2 - surface finds' area of Chernyakhov culture at Kamyane-Zavallia; 3 - locus of Linear Pottery culture at Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - centre; 4 - locus of Linear Pottery culture at Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - south; 5 - locus of Linear Pottery culture at Kamyane-Zavallia, IV promontory; 6 - settlement Shamrai.
Fig. 2. Kamyane-Zavallia, III and IV promontories. Pottery. Surface material.
Fig. 3. Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - centre. Test-trench 2 and addition. Coarse ware. Fig. 4. Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - centre. Test-trench 2 and addition. Pottery. Fig. 5. Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - south and IV promontory. Test-trenches 1 and 4. Pottery. Fig. 6. Kamyane-Zavallia. Lithics. Fig. 7. Potsherds from the object (pit) Kamyane-Zavallia, III promontory - centre. Fig. 8. Kamyane-Zavallia. Chernyakhov culture finds.
Igor V. Bruyako
Arrowheads from Kartal excavations
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. XVIII [XXXIII], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică
Дмитрий Киосак
On the interpretation of lithic industry of Pre-Cucuteni - Trypillia A
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. X [XXV], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică
This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture...
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
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