Archaeological excavations in D almatia have yielded a large amount of H ellenistic pottery that has yet to be archaeometrically analyzed. Stylistic analyses suggest that some vessels were imported, but the bulk of the material must have been produced locally. Our objectives are to demonstrate local ceramic production in both G reek colonies and native settlements in D almatia, and also to report on the composition and manufacture technology associated with this pottery. We examine 36 H ellenistic potsherds recovered from the coast of C roatia: a sanctuary on C ape P loča, the native settlement of R esnik, and the G reek colony I ssa. For the first time, archaeometric evidence supporting local production in R esnik is presented, while two local manufacturing centers are proposed for the bulk of the C ape P loča pottery. The term D almatian production is suggested here to describe these indigenous ceramics. Material characteristics of the I ssa samples suggest local colonial production and sophisticated ceramic technology.
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