Trypillian Pottery: “Amulet Vessel”
Fine Arts
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31.08.2026
Project characteristics:
Name
Description
Material
Clay
Technique
Modeling
Pedestal included
Without pedestal
Height
150 cm
Weight
15 kg
Year created
2021
A ceramic vessel, handcrafted on a potter's wheel and decorated with motifs inspired by the Trypillian culture—spirals and solar symbols.
Technique
This piece is made of red clay using the hand-building method on a potter's wheel, after which it was fired in a muffle kiln at a temperature of 950°C. The design was applied with engobes before firing.
The Symbolism of Ornamentation
Spiral patterns and solar symbols are characteristic motifs of the Trypillian culture (5400–2750 BCE), symbolizing the cycle of the sun, the fertility of the earth, and the infinity of life. Each element is hand-painted with a fine brush.
