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Ceramic Drinkware from Castles and Earth-and- Timber Fortifications as Indicators of the Medieval Slavonian Nobility’s Status

In the paper ceramic tableware used for drinking beverages from castles and fortified residences of lesser lords and major tenants in the area of medieval Slavonia is examined. Emphasis is placed on tableware of local production, i.e. cups and beakers, while findings of imported tableware which originate from analyzed sites and areas are briefly annotated. The focus is put on the period of the late Middle Ages, mainly the 15th and the very beginning of the 16th century, that is on the horizon that is recognized and better explored on all observed sites. The aim of the paper is to try to see if we can recognise and get wider knowledge on the nobleman´s social status from these objects that he has used in everyday life and even more if we can recognised any patterns in the geographical distribution of the goods of the local production. The analysis of the material gave positive answers to these questions and it can be concluded that the tableware of local production is a remarkable source for studying the status, relationships and links of local nobility, and that great potential of that materials in the area of medieval Slavonia is not yet exhausted.

castle ; medieval stronghold ; tableware ; late middle ages ; medieval Slavonia

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