Name:
Akrotiri Firedogs (Though a more common name would be Andiron)
Location:
House in Akrotiri.
Apparence:
The Firedogs are a set of ceramic slabs that are designed after Dogs.
Uses:
The Firedogs were used to mainly cook skewered meat over a fire, the holes at the base were primarily used to send oxygen into the coals to keep them alight. This method of keeping the coals underneath the firedogs was efficient, as it minimised smoke and efficiently cooked the meat.
Techniques and Style:
The Artefact appears to be made out of ceramic and utilises an unconventional style, in comparison to other Firedogs (Andiron). As previously stated, the design is based on two canines.
Significance:
This artefact suggests that the Minoans cooked their meat in other methods, especially how the Firedogs are designed, shows that the Minoans also liked to give their everyday items some artistic merit. Yet again, this artefact is designed after an animal, also showing that the Minoans were in contact with some sort of Canine, or that a Canine species may have been native to the island. The ergonomics of the artefact is also something that is unique, as it involves the use of holes in order to keep the coals underneath alight.
Expert Opinion:
Christos Doumas led the excavation that unearthed the Firedogs, they have been described as a clay barbecue.
Scientific methods:
There have been studies by ceramic experts on the artefact, ensuring the authenticity of the ergonomics of the artefacts. Various dating methods have also been used on the object.
Akrotiri Firedogs (Though a more common name would be Andiron)
Location:
House in Akrotiri.
Apparence:
The Firedogs are a set of ceramic slabs that are designed after Dogs.
Uses:
The Firedogs were used to mainly cook skewered meat over a fire, the holes at the base were primarily used to send oxygen into the coals to keep them alight. This method of keeping the coals underneath the firedogs was efficient, as it minimised smoke and efficiently cooked the meat.
Techniques and Style:
The Artefact appears to be made out of ceramic and utilises an unconventional style, in comparison to other Firedogs (Andiron). As previously stated, the design is based on two canines.
Significance:
This artefact suggests that the Minoans cooked their meat in other methods, especially how the Firedogs are designed, shows that the Minoans also liked to give their everyday items some artistic merit. Yet again, this artefact is designed after an animal, also showing that the Minoans were in contact with some sort of Canine, or that a Canine species may have been native to the island. The ergonomics of the artefact is also something that is unique, as it involves the use of holes in order to keep the coals underneath alight.
Expert Opinion:
Christos Doumas led the excavation that unearthed the Firedogs, they have been described as a clay barbecue.
Scientific methods:
There have been studies by ceramic experts on the artefact, ensuring the authenticity of the ergonomics of the artefacts. Various dating methods have also been used on the object.