Pot as a symbol of life and universe

The symbolism of pottery ornamentation is illustrated on the example of the late Eneolithic Vučedol culture in which it can be clearly interpreted. If the elements of this ornamental symbolism are compared to that of the ceramic pots dating from the Early Neolithic to the end of Prehistoric period ?...

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Matična publikacija: Documenta Praehistorica Nr. 31/2004
Ljubljana : Department of Archaeology, University of Ljubljana, 2005.
Glavni autor: Durman, Aleksandar (-)
Vrsta građe: Članak
Jezik: eng
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