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This article is in Russian
In order to determine the functional purpose of the vessels from the collection of the early Trypillia site of Bernovo-Luka, ceramic samples from different technological groups were studied: thin-walled polished with various types of decor, and rough thick-walled. The organic remains were analyzed by pyrolytic chromatomass spectrometry in combination with thermal hydrolysis and methylation — THM-PY-GC/MS. Samples for analysis were taken with a dark gray or black inner surface, indicating the presence of soot deposit. Studies have revealed the presence of wax and animal fats of various origins. According to the composition of organic residues, the analyzed fragments of ceramics can be divided into three groups: with wax, with animal fats and wax, and only with animal fats. It is possible that the inner surface of the vessels was waxed to improve waterproofing and used for liquid products or water. No clear relationship between pottery shapes and organic matter composition was found.

Keywords: Early Trypillia period, ceramics, THM-PY-GC/MS method, organic remains, animal fats, wax

Information about authors:

Kamilla Kalinina (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Chemistry. State Hermitage Museum. Dvortsovaya Emb., 34, Saint Petersburg, 190000, Russian Federation
E-mail:  [email protected]
ORCID: 0000-0002-0067-1758
Elena Starkova (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. State Hermitage Museum. Dvortsovaya Emb., 34, Saint Petersburg, 190000, Russian Federation
E-mail: [email protected]
ORCID: 0000-0002-1773-1737