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@article{2440337,
author = {Neruda, Petr and Hamrozi, Petr and Patáková, Zuzana and Pyka, Grzegorz and Zelenka, František and Hladilová, Šárka and Oliva, Martin and Orságová, Eva},
article_number = {September},
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2024.106034},
keywords = {Palaeolithic art; Burnt clay; mu-CT scan; Ceramic composition; Ceramic matrix provenience; Shaping technology; Venus taphonomy; Gravettian},
language = {eng},
issn = {0305-4403},
journal = {Journal of Archaeological Science},
title = {Micro-computed tomography of the fired clay venus of Dolní Věstonice (Czech Republic)},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030544032400102X},
volume = {169},
year = {2024}
}
TY - JOUR
ID - 2440337
AU - Neruda, Petr - Hamrozi, Petr - Patáková, Zuzana - Pyka, Grzegorz - Zelenka, František - Hladilová, Šárka - Oliva, Martin - Orságová, Eva
PY - 2024
TI - Micro-computed tomography of the fired clay venus of Dolní Věstonice (Czech Republic)
JF - Journal of Archaeological Science
VL - 169
IS - September
SP - 106034
EP - 106034
PB - Elsevier
SN - 03054403
KW - Palaeolithic art
KW - Burnt clay
KW - mu-CT scan
KW - Ceramic composition
KW - Ceramic matrix provenience
KW - Shaping technology
KW - Venus taphonomy
KW - Gravettian
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030544032400102X
N2 - Small figurines made from fired clay belonging to the Gravettian (Pavlovian) culture (30–25 ka cal BP) represent one of the main forms of spectacular Palaeolithic art. The most well-known example is the Venus from Dolní Věstonice I in the Czech Republic, which is the biggest and best-preserved human figurine made from clay. Due to its high cultural value, exploration of the internal structures of this figurine has represented a huge challenge, as only non-destructive methods could be applied. Thanks to tremendous technological advancements, we were able to use high-resolution micro-CT imaging. This imaging revealed the structural compositions of the ceramic paste, the technology of the statuette's shaping procedure, and the taphonomy of this piece of art. We reveal that the ceramic paste was prepared from loess sediment containing stones, microfossils, and carbonate aggregates from the basement complex as an natural admixture. The particles are randomly distributed. We did not find any bones or ivory remnants inside the body. Missing joined areas of different parts of the body of the Venus indicate that the figurine was made from a single piece of clay using the non-additive method of shaping. The internal cracks in the body of the Venus statuette represent the main feature of its taphonomy and influence the way it will be manipulated in the future.
ER -
NERUDA, Petr, Petr HAMROZI, Zuzana PATÁKOVÁ, Grzegorz PYKA, František ZELENKA, Šárka HLADILOVÁ, Martin OLIVA and Eva ORSÁGOVÁ. Micro-computed tomography of the fired clay venus of Dolní Věstonice (Czech Republic). \textit{Journal of Archaeological Science}. Elsevier, 2024, vol.~169, September, p.~106034-106061. ISSN~0305-4403. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2024.106034.
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