DOVE FROM VUČEDOL

The most famous ceramic vessels from archaeological excavations at Vučedol.

Vucedol dove is the most famous ceramic vessels from archaeological excavations at Vučedol. Modeled in the form of a dove, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the city of Vukovar, in the vicinity of which there Vučedol. She had a cult purpose as a censer. Dark in color, adorned with white incrustation (bows, necklace, a series of wavy and zig-zag lines on the wings) in ornament and decoration originated stamped stabbing. Although it is called a dove, archaeologists believe that it is actually a bird partridge.

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