Catering for Pilgrims: Petrographic Analysis of Late Antique Kitchenware from the Monastery of St Lot at Deir 'Ain 'Abata, Jordan

¹ Department of Scientific Research ² Department of Medieval and Modern Europe
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG, UK
Louise Joyner ljoyner@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

Summary

Petrography has been used to elucidate patterns of production and consumption of kitchenware at a typical Early Christian desert monastery on the Pilgrim route. While some vessels may have been produced locally, there is evidence for long distance trade of other vessels.

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Features

• This article will appeal to: those interested in Early Christian desert monasteries, Pilgrim routes, patterns of production and consumption of kitchenware, long distance trade.
• Keywords: petrography; pottery; kitchenware; amphorae; Monastery; Jordan; Levant

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