In small things remembered
Pinch pots and skill acquisition in burial evidence from pre-Roman northern Apulia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5669277 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Borgers (0000-0002-3739-9866, University of Padua, corresponding author), Christian Heitz (0000-0002-4369-7085, Universität Innsbruck), Matthias Hoernes (0000-0002-0162-9738, University of Vienna), Ulrike Töchterle (0000-0002-7507-5416, Universität Innsbruck) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3-27 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1469-6053 • E-ISSN: 1741-2951 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14696053251390563 |
| OpenAlex | W4415394786 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 36 |
This study examines the production of miniature pottery vessels in pre-Roman northern Apulia, with a focus on the acquisition of skills in pottery craft. Analyzing 21 vessels from the site of Ascoli Satriano, we assess manufacturing techniques and classify skill levels by employing an eight-attribute scoring methodology that evaluates skills in forming, firing, and decorating pottery. Three levels of skill among producers-ranging from low to high capacity-are revealed by key attributes, including forming technique, vessel symmetry, rim evenness, and the ability to reproduce established vessel forms, which reflect the training, professional identity, and possibly age of the producers. The entanglement of miniatures and their makers not only highlights technological knowledge, learning environments, and the gradual acquisition of skills but also highlights the social embeddedness of pottery production within local communities
Dreyfus model of skill acquisition · Embeddedness · Pottery · Social skills · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |