FORM, FUNCTION AND TECHNOLOGY IN POTTERY PRODUCTION FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES
Paul Arthur
This article discusses the development of ceramic technology from 4th to 8th c. A.D., in both East and West Mediterranean areas. It outlines competence Late Roman ceramics, dominated by African producers, with some evidence innovation decoration West. Change occurs 5th onwards, different regions at times, connected dislocation markets end large scale production. Large areas North return local production hand-made pottery, whilst wheel-thrown pottery also becomes cruder. Continuity is greatest Levantine under Islam, though not Africa. However, innovations are still known, including clibani use glazes.
Late Antique Archaeology