UNA NUOVA COPPA CON RAFFIGURAZIONI DI PESCI DA FESTÒS: ALCUNE OSSERVAZIONI SU ICONOGRAFIA E USO RITUALE

Abstract

This paper aims to present an unpublished MM IIB (1750-1700 B.C.) bowl from Phaistòs, partially reunited by fragments from different find spots on the Lower West Court (Piazzale LXX), near the Protopalatial façade. Some aspects, primarily the marine iconography decoration, with a rare representation of a Tuna, and the unusual shape lead us to assume a special function for the vase. It is also suggested that this unique bowl was most likely part of a ceremonial set – associated with the famous pitharaki (F. 1898) from Room LXIV – probably employed on Rooms LIX-LX with benches or in the adjacent court area.