Terracotta figurines provide a large category of information concerning not only the sacred sphere, but also ancient daily life. This paper focuses on objects represented in terracotta figurines of Classical and Late-Classical Greek Sicily (especially from Syracuse and Catania) that are held by female dedicants. It also addresses the practice of offering terracotta models of the objects themselves, such as bread, cakes, and different kinds of containers. The focus on a specific shape of container, the kanoun, and on a curious clay model (likely representing unpun wool), enables us to shed some light on the iconography of terracotta kanephoroi.
Dedicants, Offerings , and Sacrifice. The value of the Images
Pautasso A
2020
Abstract
Terracotta figurines provide a large category of information concerning not only the sacred sphere, but also ancient daily life. This paper focuses on objects represented in terracotta figurines of Classical and Late-Classical Greek Sicily (especially from Syracuse and Catania) that are held by female dedicants. It also addresses the practice of offering terracotta models of the objects themselves, such as bread, cakes, and different kinds of containers. The focus on a specific shape of container, the kanoun, and on a curious clay model (likely representing unpun wool), enables us to shed some light on the iconography of terracotta kanephoroi.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.