Analyzing the functional structure of pottery jiandiping amphorae
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22008034 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xue Wei (0000-0002-3240-9973, Northwest University), Yaopeng Qian (Northwest University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 133-143 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-25 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Chinese Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2160-5025 • E-ISSN: 2160-5068 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/char-2021-0009 |
| OpenAlex | W3213344397 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
There are numerous, controversial theories on the function of the jiandiping amphorae as Yangshao culture water-drawing vessel, wine vessel, or other. This paper discusses jiandiping amphorae functional form from a typological perspective and presents the view from molding technique. The primary function of the pointed bottom concerned sedimentation, yet the vessel’s small opening was poorly adapted to cereal fermentation. The large jiandiping amphora was less transportable but better suited to long-term storage and sedimentation: wine decanted into medium- or small-sized flat-bottom vessels or jiandiping amphora was easily transferred and used, and decanting served to remove any sediment from turbid wine. Functional differences between the large and small jiandiping amphorae explain varying functions and uses of double-loop handles. The development of sediment separation technique is the key reason for the disappearance of the jiandiping amphorae
Amphora · Archaeology · Art · Chromatography · Composite material · Decantation · Geography · Sediment · Sedimentation · Settling · Visual arts · Wine · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Chemistry · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Environmental Science · Materials Science · Medieval Architecture and Archaeology · Geology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |