On the Special Features of the Images of Waterfowl on the Rhomb-Pit Ware Vessels from the Eastern Part of the Baltic Sea Basin

A new study identifies waterfowl imagery as a prominent feature on Neolithic and Chalcolithic Rhomb-Pit Ware vessels from Eastern Europe, suggesting these schematic representations may have originated from the influence of Comb Ware traditions. The research traces stylistic parallels between vessel decorations in the Baltic Sea Basin and petroglyphs found at Lake Onega, proposing that such similarities could serve as a tool for dating ancient rock carvings. By analyzing spatial and stylistic patterns, the study argues that waterfowl motifs were likely reduced or symbolic depictions, offering insights into cultural exchange and artistic evolution during this period.

Жульников, А. М. (2022). ON THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE IMAGES OF WATERFOWL ON THE RHOMB-PIT WARE VESSELS FROM THE EASTERN PART OF THE BALTIC SEA BASIN. Краткие Сообщения Института Археологии (КСИА), (266), 182–193. https://doi.org/10.25681/iaras.0130-2620.266.182-193