A Plastic Vase in the Form of an Actor from the New Bouleuterion of Aigai

Excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aigai (modern Vergina) uncovered a remarkable plastic vase shaped as an actor, one of the most significant artifacts found in the city. The vase, discovered in a bedrock pit within the New Bouleuterion—a mid-2nd century BC structure built upon an older 4th-century BC edifice—sheds light on Roman-era vase production traditions in Asia Minor. The study analyzes the vase's archaeological context, craftsmanship, iconography, and style, contributing to a deeper understanding of Hellenistic and Roman cultural practices at this once-thriving urban center. Aigai's continuous use from the 7th century BC to AD 260 is further illuminated by the high-quality artifacts unearthed during the 2007 excavations.

Sezgin, Y., & Şakar, G. (2023). A Plastic Vase in the Form of an Actor from the New Bouleuterion of Aigai. Anatolia Antiqua, XXXI, 87–107. https://doi.org/10.4000/12dd3