The late Helladic I pottery of the Southwestern Peloponnesos and its local characteristics

Abstract

This thesis, in two volumes, delas with the Late Helladic I pottery from the southwestern Peloponnesos, Greece. It is a study of its origins, development and local variations. All wares (whether painted or unpainted) produced in this part of the Peloponnesos during LH I are considered; particular emphasis is put on the examination of the fine decorated ware; imports, wherever identifiable, are also dealt with. The text volume (Vol.I) consists of the Introduction and chapters I-V accompanied by an Appendix, a number of tables and a List of Abbreviations, as well as Bibliography. The ceramic material discussed in the text volume is illustrated in Volume II, in which a list of figures is also included.