More bell beakers.

From: Mark Odegard
Message: 3002
Date: 2000-08-07

The bell beaker shape is beautiful. Potters still make vessels in this form.
 
It has been suggested that these vessels were designed for the ceremonial drinking of mead.
 
Here are some more links to photos/text.
 
http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/NHM/Prehist/Collection/Objekte_PA_10_E.html
 
http://archeo.unige.ch/archeo-gobelets/campani_gb.html
 
http://www.cilnews.unige.it/archeo/f095.htm
 
Mark.