Colorants used to decorate the Bükk culture vessels
[ 1 ] Ośrodek Archeologii Gór i Wyżyn w Krakowie, Instytut Archeologii i Etnologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk | [ P ] pracownik
2018
rozdział w monografii naukowej
angielski
EN The Bükk culture (5100-4900 BC) belongs to the Eastern Linear Pottery circle (ALPC). Engraved decoration on the Bükk culture pottery itself is one of the most perfect within the prehistoric Carpathian Basin. Incrusted decoration appeared at the end of the early phase of the Alföld Linear Pottery culture and became frequent during the time of the Bükk culture. The analyses included 16 samples from two East Slovak sites – Šarišské Michaľany and Zemplínske Kopčany. They represent the early and late development stages of the Bükk culture. The results of the research show the diversity of raw materials used in the decoration of thin-walled pottery. According to mineral composition, four kinds of dyes have been identified, three white and one red. Among the white dyes, the most common is the material with fine calcite grains (probably from marls). The second white dye was based on calcium phosphate (produced from a natural amorphous substance or ground bones). The composition of the third dye is typical for kaolinite clay. For the production of the red dye, a ferruginous substance – hematite – was used.
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