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Régészet - Olgyay János - Szebenyi Tamás: Római ólommázas kerámia Üllő 5-9. és Ecser 7. lelőhelyeken

Olgyay János - Szebenyi Tamás

Római ólommázas kerámia Üllő 5-9. és Ecser 7. lelőhelyeken

Roman lead-glazed ceramic on the 5-9th Üllő and 7th

Ecser quarries

János Olgyay-Tamás Szebenyi

Researchable information regarding the trade relationship between the Hungarian Plain’s Sarmatian province of Barbaricum and its neighboring Roman provinces is scarce due to the severely depleted quantity of imported ceramic material from this period, which provides the greatest resource base for archeologists. As a proof of ongoing economic relations one can still find a range of lead-glazed pots which represent one of the most prominent types of late Roman provincial ceramic production. (1st map}. The examined quarries were excavated during the construction of the MO motorway, both are characterized by a multi-phase settlement and a high number of objects. In addition to their geographical proximity, the similarities between their ceramic materials and their chronological position also necessitate their joint analysis. The study showcases fragments from a total of 80 lead-glazes pots, the double of what had

previously been published. Among the distinguishable forms we were able to identify jugs (31 instances], sanding bowls (29 instances) and small bowls (12 instances), in addition to a singular instance of a globose bowl and a mug. The dominant colors are the shades of green and brown, the whitish discoloration which could often be observed is the result of a subsequent exposure. Based on the well definable Pannonian analogies we can predicate the appearance of the pots from the 4th century and their spread can be attributed to Aquincum. This is also supported by the proximity of Limes and the presumed commercial roads. Contrary to previous professional literature it can be concluded that the item type acquired by the Sarmatians was used according to its original function, we may observe a special function in only three instances, where it was used as burial accessory.

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