Egyptian and Cypriot stone statuettes in context at Late Period Naukratis
Resource type
Book chapter
Creator (person)
Thomas, Ross
Date published
2019
Abstract
Naukratis held a privileged position as a controlled port of trade and base for traders from its founding at the end of the seventh century BC until the establishment of Alexandria. This study will focus on the Cypriot and Egyptian stone statuettes that dominate the figurine assemblage during this important period of Naukratis’ history. Drawing upon the hundreds of stone statuettes found during successive excavations at the site since 1884, this study will consider the context of the statuette assemblage and what this may tell us about the religious practices of different communities at Naukratis.
Project(s)
Naukratis: the Greeks in Egypt
Book title
Statues in Context: Production, Meaning and (Re)uses
Editor
Masson-Berghoff, Aurelia
Pagination
159–180
Publisher
Peeters
Place of publication
Leuven