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Corinthian and Attic Plastic Vases (ca. 720–480 BCE). Production, Distribution, and Uses

par Alskaf, Mostafa
Président du jury Gosselain, Olivier
Promoteur Tsingarida, Athena
Publication Non publié, 2026-05-22

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Plastic vases are a group of pottery shaped as humans, animals, and hybrid figures. Based on a corpus of 682 Corinthian and Attic plastic vases of the Archaic period (ca. 720–480 BCE), this thesis analyses the axes of production, circulation, and use. Manufacturing techniques are reconstructed through a close analysis of the “roughing out” and “preforming” stages, aided with X-rays and microscopic imaging. With equal attention to the roles of the potter and the painter, Corinthian and Attic workshops are reorganized, while identifying possible connections among them. Further tracing of local traditions alongside external models provided insights on the adaptation and influence of plastic vases production. Through quantitative mapping, the distribution of plastic vases is analysed to explore patterns of trade, circulation, and regional exchange within ancient trade networks. Finally, the use and symbolism of these vases are uncovered based on their typological and stylistic features, archaeological context, inscriptions, and ancient literature. Overall, this thesis reconstructs the life cycle of Corinthian and Attic plastic vases from their place of production to their final destination.