Iconographic Evaluation of a Bowl with an Applique Hand from Klaros
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21675564 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Onur Zunal (0000-0003-3074-7132, Ege University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Issue | 27 |
| Pages | 57-64 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Arkeoloji Dergisi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1300-5685 |
| Publisher | Journal of Archaeology, Ege University (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.51493/egearkeoloji.957861 |
| OpenAlex | W3197523798 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
A bowl sherd with an applique hand figure from Klaros constitutes a very interesting find group which especially finds parallels in sanctuaries. The fragment from Klaros belongs to the junction to the body of an Ionian cup. The rather long fingers are attached to each other while the thumb is separated and extended upwards. The right hand, which has a bracelet on the wrist, extends forwards. Although it is not easy to make clear comments about the function of the cup could be related to libation or initiation rituals or could be used as offerings. The iconographical meaning of the hand figure is the focal point of this paper. The hand is a very important symbol both for pagan and monotheistic religions, carrying similar meanings in nearly all of these beliefs. Some of the meanings attributed to the hand are creation, protection, blessing, prayer, force, oath, strength, instruction, healing, benevolence, love, compassion, and marriage. Based on the shape and the decoration scheme of the cup and examples of hands on large-scale sculptural works the bowl with an applique hand from Klaros is dated to about 600-575 BC
Art · Blessing · Humanities · Prayer · Theology · Ancient Near East History · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |