Glass Bottle Dating In Ancient Rome

1. How is the discovery of beer linked to the growth of the first ‘civilizations’?

The Harvester’s Vase was rediscovered in the ruins of the Hagia Triada, (a Minoan settlement near Knossos) by British Archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans in 1902, the Harvester’s Vase, is a beautiful and rare artifact of Minoan culture, the artist is unknown, but it is believed to have been created around 1500 BCE at the apex of Minoan civilization. But this isn’t any old vase, in fact, it is not a vase at all, according the art historian John Forskyse, but a stone sculpture made up of steatite or soapstone, (a metamorphic rock made up talc and magnesium) a very common medium for carving during this

Through further research, I have learned that this vase “depicts the heroes Achilles and Ajax playing a board game” (Two-Handled Jar with Achilles and Ajax).

The Beaker with Ibex Motifs is a prehistoric pottery art work, found in near-perfect condition during a 1906-1908 excavation of a Susian necropolis in Susa, Iran. The Beaker with Ibex Motifs is a large vessel with dimensions at 28.90 x 16.40 cm. Used by the first inhabitants of Susa, this beaker is a the first example of a funerary item. The identity of artist is unknown, however, it is thought the beaker was created sometime between 4200 and 3500 B.C.E.

The cultural artifact that I propose to study is a bust of Queen Nefertiti, who was the Royal Wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. The bust is said to be painted with stucco-coated limestone, created in 1345 B.C by Thutmose who was a talented sculptor. The bust was discovered in 1912 in Thutmose’s workshop by Ludwig Borchardt and his archaeological team. The bust had many owners in Germany throughout the years, however, it is currently on display at the Neues Museum in Berlin. The Nefertiti bust is a cultural phenomenon, especially for ancient Egypt as well as Berlin. Germany had the bust for over a century now and it has been their pride and joy. The argument between Egypt and Germany over the bust has been going on for decades. Egypt believes that the bust belongs to them and that it was taken

One of the artifacts found was a white plate with purple and yellow flowers. It was found that the plate was made in Rome Italy, it was made by the Treci family. The Treci family was a small company that made pottery. The plate was used for certain dessert they do not know what kind though. The story of the Treci family is they moved to Oregon in the 1960’s to start a new life. When they got to Oregon they settled by the Deschutes river. They lived there for almost twenty years until there was a huge forest fire and it killed the whole family. The plate was used to try to put out the fire and it got broken.

The “Terracotta vase in the form of a bull's head” is dated ca. 1450 to 1400 B.C. from the Late Minoan II Period. The material used for the rhyton is terracotta and paint. The inventory number is 1973.35. The vase is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Greek and Roman Art Department in Gallery 151 at The Robert and Renée Belfer Court.

Making these jugs were a way for the African slaves to express themselves. They were used for religious reasons and held burial significance. Ceramics class was effective in exposing a completely new form of art to me that I had no previous knowledge about. From this assignment I was able to learn more about African-American culture, the significance of pottery in the lives of different people and how the meaning of face jugs have shifted. As a result of what I have learned I am more curious of the history behind the things that I see and use in everyday

This vase could have been used as a container for water or wine and perhaps as a drinking vessel.

The vase is a sculptural piece. To get the full effect of the piece you have to see the whole thing, which may cause you to have to walk around the piece. The piece is a dark

The appearance of Beaker Bell pottery in Europe is one ceramic innovation which is still not fully understood today (Waddell 2010, 121) as their distribution is irregular stretching from Hungary to Ireland. Several Beaker Bell pottery types have been identified in Britain and Ireland; those of different sizes, ware type (ibid). Many of the pottery that has survived in Ireland are those which have been used for burial, although also used for drinking, storage and cooking (Gibson 2002, In: Waddell 2010, 121). Residue analysis showed the pottery was used for holding alcohol and drugs, but as the pots themselves would not hold liquids for long it was like a prehistoric drinking challenge (Guerra-Doce 2006, 248). Pottery sherds have been uncovered from a number of settlements in Ireland; Dublin, Limerick, Meath and Tyrone to name a few locations. It was only when wedge tombs were excavated in the 1930s that there was actual proof of Beaker Bell existence in Ireland and from that it was assumed the people were an important component of the Irish population at that time (Waddell 2010, 129) and they were also recognised as the people that introduced the understanding of metal working to Ireland. The “Beaker Folk” are all connected by their similar techniques and artefacts but their geographical location seems to be an influence in their day to day practices, for example the stark difference in Irish and British Beaker Bell funerary rituals (Waddell 2010, 130). It seems the one

The Cobb Institute Museum at Mississippi State University displays items from the Old World and the New World. When I visited the museum I noticed a wide variety of artifacts. The Old world side contained pieces from many Old World countries, while the New World side featured a lot of pieces that are from local areas. Since there was such a vast number of artifacts at the Cobb Museum, I have decided to focus on the clay vessels and etchings in the Old and New World.

In May 2008, the Bee Kingdom was select to design glass work for Pilchuck. There, they glass was select as a centerpiece because of the design, color scheme, and sense of energy and celebration to the centerpiece. When I first saw the centerpiece, it took my breath away. I was just amaze on how it was something different such the shape of the object. Each center piece had a different shape, rather tall or short or how oval or ride the object is. The color scheme was different for each center piece, rather it had strips or it was one simple color. What each centerpiece have in common are the bottom pieces. These centerpiece are some huge piece and I know it takes a lot of process to go with each one because they are unique pieces. The object

Face Jugs have become more imaginative and peculiar as they became marketable. Today, either you love them or hate them. I personally find these jugs intriguing. There is a mystery surrounding them which make them extremely interesting to me. Because South Carolina is a big tourists attraction face jugs have attracted the attention of tourists. Replications of face jugs are made for tourists. They are not used as much for functional use today, as they are more of a decorative or aesthetic art form. The jugs come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of facial features and expressions. Many of the faces that I like have a symmetrical balance which, throughout this course, has caught my attention. The glaze used makes the face jugs shiny and smooth. Ceramic Face Jugs are different, unique, mysterious, and good conversational pieces.

From an historical perspective, this piece is an excellent example of early classical Rome. You can sense the respect and admiration that the average Roman citizen had for Augustus, in the fine details of the sculpture.