The Development of Plain and Monochrome Wares in Protohistoric Bronze Age Cyprus

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Mediterranean Archaeology: Connections, Interactions, Objects, and Theory" session, at the 84th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper will explore the development of the locally produced Plain and Monochrome ware pottery at the Protohistoric Bronze Age (1700-1200 BC) sites of Episkopi-Phaneromeni and Episkopi-Bamboula in Southwestern Cyprus. The Protohistoric Bronze Age is a dynamic time for pottery production on Cyprus. It is characterized by the emergence of new fine wares, the steady increase in pottery trade, and new methods of pottery production. These developments are intimately linked to changing eating and drinking practices throughout the period. Two mechanisms of development that indicate different responses to changing practices of consumers will be shown, one from the earlier Red Polished tradition and another from the new Plain Ware tradition. With evidence spanning nearly 500 years, several questions will be addressed: how do the local producers at these sites respond to changes over time, what social and economic implications does this have for producers and consumers, and how can similarities and differences between pottery producing communities be used to illustrate the local tastes, behaviors, and practices of their consumers?

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 84th Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM (2019)   •
• Mediterranean Archaeology: Connections, Interactions, Objects, and Theory

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Abstract Id(s): 25572