Fowler, E. (1968). Hanging bowls. In: n.e. Studies in Ancient Europe. pp. 287-310.
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Hanging bowls | ||||||||||||
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Studies in Ancient Europe | ||||||||||||
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287 - 310 | ||||||||||||
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Reassessment of the hanging bowls archaeologically throws certain facts into relief. Late Roman in origin, they were probably first used as domestic washing or drinking vessels and only later, under continental influence, modified for religious use. Roman parallels and practical considerations suggest that the bowls were originally suspended on tripods. The problems of their origin are complex; the earliest bowls were made by smiths in contact with late Roman fashions, but from 5th to 7th cents they were apparently made in various centres by craftsmen exchanging ideas on a limited scale. Early decorated bowls are unknown in Ireland, though their patterns and techniques were available there; conversely, there is insufficient evidence for actual manufacture in England. Bowls are listed in four groups, and their archaeological associations and decorative features tabulated. Despite certain anomalies and the limitations of archaeological dating, the heterogeneous and widely scattered bowls from 7th cent graves suggest a series of parallel developments. Openwork escutcheons with fine line enamelling probably date to 5th cent. Bowls with animal appliqués are connected (perhaps through Pictish art) with Eurasiatic animal art. LW | ||||||||||||
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1968 | ||||||||||||
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