Reconsidering the Hera-Pottery from the Samian Heraion and Its Distribution

A detailed analysis of inscribed pottery from four Hera sanctuaries reveals that only two—those on Samos and Naukratis—produce the distinctive red-marked 'Hera-vases.' Contrary to prior assumptions, these vases were likely utilitarian work tools rather than ritual dining ware. The study correlates their production with major construction phases at the Samian Heraion, offering new insights into their functional significance.

Avramidou, A. (2017). Reconsidering the Hera-Pottery from the Samian Heraion and Its Distribution. Archäologischer Anzeiger, 1. Halbband 2016. https://doi.org/10.34780/1EAW-517M