Neolithic Conical Bowl from Dimini, Thessaly

A handmade reproduction of a Neolithic conical bowl from Dimini, Thessaly, dating to the Late Neolithic period, c. 4800–4500 BC (Archaeological Museum of Volos, inv. no. BE 14484).

The deep bowl is decorated with striking angular geometric motifs, painted in brownish-black on a whitish slip background. This contrasting colour scheme is characteristic of the sophisticated painted pottery produced by Neolithic communities in Thessaly.

Similar geometric patterns, also found on pottery from nearby Sesklo, bear similarities to designs associated with prehistoric weaving and textile decoration, reflecting the rich artistic traditions of early agricultural societies in Greece.

Reference: Papathanasopoulos 1996, p. 261, fig. 113.