ENTRY TYPE
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SUMMARY
Attic pottery had prevailed in Mediterranean and Black Sea markets since the 6th century BC. The political conditions in the Pontic area, however, were decisive for the origin of the pottery imported there. So, as Attic wares were becoming less popular in the 3rd century BC , their Ionian counterparts flourished. The Greek pottery in the Black Sea region is represented by all the well known pottery styles and shapes of the period under investigation, distributed not only in the big centres but also in smaller towns and villages. However, there is an obvious need for a more thorough research concerning issues such as classification, typology and distribution. |
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