Hellenistic art in Asia Minor is characterized by diverse
cultural influences, both indigenous and Greek. This work presents
a comprehensive catalogue of the Hellenistic pottery found at
Sardis by two archaeological expeditions. The main catalogue
includes over 750 items from the current excavations; in addition,
material from some 50 Hellenistic tombs excavated in the early
twentieth century is published in its entirety for the first time.
The early Hellenistic material consists of imports from Greek
cities and close local imitations, along with purely Lydian wares
typical of the "late Lydian" phase that followed the Persian
conquest. By the late Hellenistic period, Sardis boasts a full
range of Greek shapes and styles; indeed, the influence of new
conquerors, the Romans, was felt as well. Thus the ceramic finds
from Sardis reflect the changing fortunes of the city, bearing
witness to the tenacity of indigenous customs and the influences of
foreign powers.
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