In 2018 an archaeological intervention in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo was undertaken by municipal de... more In 2018 an archaeological intervention in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo was undertaken by municipal determination for the installation of recycling containers in Lisbon. Amongst the sherds recovered it’s possible to identify a great amount of European kaolin smoking pipes fragments dated from the 17th to the 18th centuries and also a set of unusual black and grey earthenware chibouks of unknown origin. Therefore, this approach seeks to report the smoking pipe assemblage recovered in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo and to discuss the study of smoking devices in the Portuguese early modern contexts
Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From... more Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards, large quantities of these objects start to be found and their use continues without interruption until, at least, the late 18th century. Ceramic objects are the most frequent, reusing broken pots, the sherds of which were shaped into these discoid artefacts. This reuse makes them interesting chronological elements reflecting what type of pots were being used at the time in a specific place. Less frequent objects were made of bone, stone, and wood. The pieces were used to play board games, though the survival of these boards is scarce. Some of them were drawn in stone, in church yards for example, although a large share must have been made of wood and played anywhere from taverns to domestic environments. The distribution of gaming pieces in every type of archaeological context suggests this diffusion. This paper aims to discuss the evolution of these gaming pieces and how board games were an important aspect of the daily life of the Portuguese population based on the archaeological evidence found at several sites across the city of Lisbon.
Europa Postmediaevalis 2020: Post-Medieval Pottery in the Spare Time. Archaeopress, 2020
The 2017-2020 archaeological excavation campaigns of the Quelba/Khor Kalba fortress remains (Shar... more The 2017-2020 archaeological excavation campaigns of the Quelba/Khor Kalba fortress remains (Sharjah Emirate, UAE), where Portuguese stayed around twenty years beginning in 1624 and which were documented in texts and drawings, led to the discovery of wall sectors and a tower foundation, a well, part of residential floors (as evidenced by numerous post-holes), domestic ovens and fireplaces, as well as numerous artefact fragments. Among these, we have almost two hundred Chinese porcelain sherds, mostly from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, namely belonging to plates, small pots, and little bowls and cups used to drink tea or coffee.
On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake follo... more On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted for several days. Several contexts destroyed on that peculiar morning reveal what type of pottery was being used in mid-18th- century households. This paper focuses on discoveries from three different sites in Lisbon reflecting three different social environments in which pottery was used in the most basic activities: a poor house located close to the city wall, a “middle class” dwelling and a palace belonging to an important noble family, all of which were destroyed on that day, reveal what people were using on a daily basis.
Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From... more Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards, large quantities of these objects start to be found and their use continues without interruption until, at least, the late 18th century. Ceramic objects are the most frequent, reusing broken pots, the sherds of which were shaped into these discoid artefacts. This reuse makes them interesting chronological elements reflecting what type of pots were being used at the time in a specific place. Less frequent objects were made of bone, stone, and wood. The pieces were used to play board games, though the survival of these boards is scarce. Some of them were drawn in stone, in church yards for example, although a large share must have been made of wood and played anywhere from taverns to domestic environments. The distribution of gaming pieces in every type of archaeological context suggests this diffusion. This paper aims to discuss the evolution of these gaming pie...
A escavação do espaço do futuro Centro de Saúde de Alhandra identificou vestígios de ocupações do... more A escavação do espaço do futuro Centro de Saúde de Alhandra identificou vestígios de ocupações domésticas que podem recuar ao século XVII. Associadas a esses materiais forma encontrados 11 fragmentos de porcelana. A sua produção, ainda do século XVI, e a raridade de alguns dos seus objectos merece uma discussão detalhada.
The excavation of the site where the Centro de Saúde de Alhandra was to be located identified the remains of domestic occupations dated from early 17th century to early 18th century. Among all the ceramic remains there were eleven sherds of Oriental ceramics. Its production, dating in some cases from the 16th century and the rarity of some of these artefacts led to a separate study.
EXTRAIR E PRODUZIR... DOS PRIMEIROS ARTEFACTOS À INDUSTRIALIZAÇÃO, 2019
A intervenção arqueológica num edifício na baixa pombalina, nas Escadinhas da Barroca, pôs a desc... more A intervenção arqueológica num edifício na baixa pombalina, nas Escadinhas da Barroca, pôs a descoberto duas estruturas reconhecidas como fornos. A sua tipologia, ainda que não inédita, é muito diferente das características que normalmente se reconhecem nos fornos encontrados na capital, demonstrando a ausência de uma grelha ou qualquer outra forma de separação entre a câmara de combustão e a câmara de cozedura. Os canos em cerâmica, ali identificados, podem ter desempenhado um papel fundamental no processo de cozedura. Apesar de apenas alguns fragmentos em cerâmica tenham sido registados no seu interior foi identificado um conjunto de objectos relacionados com restos de produção na sua proximidade o que permitiu reconhecer o tipo de peças ali produzido. Recipientes relacionados com actividades domésticas tais como panelas, púcaros ou cântaros correspondem à maioria do que ali foi reconhecido, cujas formas e decoração permitem atribuir a produções da segunda metade do século XV. O objectivo do presente trabalho é apresentar os dois fornos identificados, debater acerca da sua utilização e o tipo de cerâmica encontrada e enquadrar estes achados na produção de cerâmica lisboeta dos inícios da Idade Moderna.
International Journal Historical Archaeology, 2019
Archaeological excavations conducted in Lisbon and nearby cities have yielded a significant amoun... more Archaeological excavations conducted in Lisbon and nearby cities have yielded a significant amount of a type of pottery from seventeenth and eighteenth-century contexts not made in Europe. These bear characteristics allowing them to be associated with African or Brazilian production and probably used by African populations. Although generally absent from the archaeological record, accounts from the mid-fifteenth century onwards note the presence of African people in Portugal, most as slaves. Materially speaking, however, it was always been assumed that they adapted to using local material culture, hence the lack of archaeological evidence marking them as distinct groups. However, the non-European pots discussed here reveal extensive wear marks and are found associated with domestic contexts, where the majority of slave work was used, which bears out some of the historical evidence. The purpose of this paper is to start a discussion in the ways which these objects could have been used by non-Europeans in Portugal and how they reflect the presence of African populations with a specific identity and distinct everyday social practices in Portugal.
On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake follo... more On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted for several days. Several contexts destroyed on that peculiar morning reveal what type of pottery was being used in mid-18th- century households. This paper focuses on discoveries from three different sites in Lisbon reflecting three different social environments in which pottery was used in the most basic activities: a poor house located close to the city wall, a “middle class” dwelling and a palace belonging to an important noble family, all of which were destroyed on that day, reveal what people were using on a daily basis.
The archaeological excavation made in 65, Rua Serpa Pinto, where nowadays the Vila Franca de Xira... more The archaeological excavation made in 65, Rua Serpa Pinto, where nowadays the Vila Franca de Xira museum is located led to the discovery of several dumpsters filled with domestic garbage dated from the late 16th to the 18th century. Inside these deposits more than three dozen Chinese porcelain objects were found. The study of the objects demonstrates that these were imported during two centuries revealing the type of objects and consumption made by Vila Franca inhabitants in the Early Modern Age.
The first documents referring to lead glaze ware production in Lisbon go back to the 16th century... more The first documents referring to lead glaze ware production in Lisbon go back to the 16th century with the reference to green glazed pots, mentioned the Lisbon Potter's Regulation. Although no kiln site producing exclusively lead glaze wares was actually found in Lisbon some evidence suggest that these objects may share the same kilns with redware production. The most frequent shapes are large flared bowls, cooking pots, jars, plates and chamber pots, in green and/or yellow, among other forms used in domestic activities. This paper aims to present the types of objects produced by Lisbon potters, discussing production techniques, shapes and function as well as other glazed objects used in Lisbon households based on vessels found in two archaeological excavations in Lisbon, in Carnide and Rossio, reflecting domestic activities from approximately 1580 to 1755.
Eight porcelain fragments were found in the River Tagus. Despite the absence of a secure archaeol... more Eight porcelain fragments were found in the River Tagus. Despite the absence of a secure archaeological context a study based on formal and decorative elements permitted to conclude that these vessels were consumed between early 16th and early 17th century.
Actas do Congresso Velhos e Novos Mundos, Congresso Internacional de Arqueologia, Volume 2, 2012
O processo de tratamento e inventário integral de todo o espólio arqueológico da Fortaleza de Nos... more O processo de tratamento e inventário integral de todo o espólio arqueológico da Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz, em Cascais, foi iniciado pelo Departamento de Cultura da Câmara Municipal de Cascais no ano de 2005 e concluído no ano de 2010. Pretendeu-se com esta acção sistematizar toda a informação relativa ao espólio arqueológico de todas as campanhas arqueológicas ali realizadas para que todas as informações recolhidas possam integrar o sistema de gestão de bens arqueológicos do município.
Os trabalhos arqueológicos iniciados em 1987 foram, amiúde, desenvolvidos no âmbito do projecto de musealização da fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz cuja coordenação tem vindo a ser assegurada pela Dr.a Margarida Magalhães Ramalho em estreita parceria com a autarquia.
O minucioso trabalho de colagem de todo este espólio e a consequente reconstituição das formas cerâmicas a partir de um número estimado de cerca de 35000 fragmentos veio a revelar uma importante colecção, bem demonstrativa das vivências nesta fortaleza, nomeadamente durante o período filipino, altura em que teve uma intensa ocupação.
O compilar de toda esta informação constituída por mais de 100.000 registos revelou um importante conjunto cerâmico que, embora associado a uma estratigrafia pouco consistente, permitiu caracterizar os usos e costumes do quotidiano desta guarnição e que encontram paralelo nos utensílios da mesma época recolhidos nas várias intervenções arqueológicas realizadas na vila de Cascais.
In 2018 an archaeological intervention in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo was undertaken by municipal de... more In 2018 an archaeological intervention in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo was undertaken by municipal determination for the installation of recycling containers in Lisbon. Amongst the sherds recovered it’s possible to identify a great amount of European kaolin smoking pipes fragments dated from the 17th to the 18th centuries and also a set of unusual black and grey earthenware chibouks of unknown origin. Therefore, this approach seeks to report the smoking pipe assemblage recovered in Rua do Terreiro do Trigo and to discuss the study of smoking devices in the Portuguese early modern contexts
Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From... more Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards, large quantities of these objects start to be found and their use continues without interruption until, at least, the late 18th century. Ceramic objects are the most frequent, reusing broken pots, the sherds of which were shaped into these discoid artefacts. This reuse makes them interesting chronological elements reflecting what type of pots were being used at the time in a specific place. Less frequent objects were made of bone, stone, and wood. The pieces were used to play board games, though the survival of these boards is scarce. Some of them were drawn in stone, in church yards for example, although a large share must have been made of wood and played anywhere from taverns to domestic environments. The distribution of gaming pieces in every type of archaeological context suggests this diffusion. This paper aims to discuss the evolution of these gaming pieces and how board games were an important aspect of the daily life of the Portuguese population based on the archaeological evidence found at several sites across the city of Lisbon.
Europa Postmediaevalis 2020: Post-Medieval Pottery in the Spare Time. Archaeopress, 2020
The 2017-2020 archaeological excavation campaigns of the Quelba/Khor Kalba fortress remains (Shar... more The 2017-2020 archaeological excavation campaigns of the Quelba/Khor Kalba fortress remains (Sharjah Emirate, UAE), where Portuguese stayed around twenty years beginning in 1624 and which were documented in texts and drawings, led to the discovery of wall sectors and a tower foundation, a well, part of residential floors (as evidenced by numerous post-holes), domestic ovens and fireplaces, as well as numerous artefact fragments. Among these, we have almost two hundred Chinese porcelain sherds, mostly from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, namely belonging to plates, small pots, and little bowls and cups used to drink tea or coffee.
On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake follo... more On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted for several days. Several contexts destroyed on that peculiar morning reveal what type of pottery was being used in mid-18th- century households. This paper focuses on discoveries from three different sites in Lisbon reflecting three different social environments in which pottery was used in the most basic activities: a poor house located close to the city wall, a “middle class” dwelling and a palace belonging to an important noble family, all of which were destroyed on that day, reveal what people were using on a daily basis.
Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From... more Gaming pieces are a frequent find in Portugal’s archaeological record since the Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards, large quantities of these objects start to be found and their use continues without interruption until, at least, the late 18th century. Ceramic objects are the most frequent, reusing broken pots, the sherds of which were shaped into these discoid artefacts. This reuse makes them interesting chronological elements reflecting what type of pots were being used at the time in a specific place. Less frequent objects were made of bone, stone, and wood. The pieces were used to play board games, though the survival of these boards is scarce. Some of them were drawn in stone, in church yards for example, although a large share must have been made of wood and played anywhere from taverns to domestic environments. The distribution of gaming pieces in every type of archaeological context suggests this diffusion. This paper aims to discuss the evolution of these gaming pie...
A escavação do espaço do futuro Centro de Saúde de Alhandra identificou vestígios de ocupações do... more A escavação do espaço do futuro Centro de Saúde de Alhandra identificou vestígios de ocupações domésticas que podem recuar ao século XVII. Associadas a esses materiais forma encontrados 11 fragmentos de porcelana. A sua produção, ainda do século XVI, e a raridade de alguns dos seus objectos merece uma discussão detalhada.
The excavation of the site where the Centro de Saúde de Alhandra was to be located identified the remains of domestic occupations dated from early 17th century to early 18th century. Among all the ceramic remains there were eleven sherds of Oriental ceramics. Its production, dating in some cases from the 16th century and the rarity of some of these artefacts led to a separate study.
EXTRAIR E PRODUZIR... DOS PRIMEIROS ARTEFACTOS À INDUSTRIALIZAÇÃO, 2019
A intervenção arqueológica num edifício na baixa pombalina, nas Escadinhas da Barroca, pôs a desc... more A intervenção arqueológica num edifício na baixa pombalina, nas Escadinhas da Barroca, pôs a descoberto duas estruturas reconhecidas como fornos. A sua tipologia, ainda que não inédita, é muito diferente das características que normalmente se reconhecem nos fornos encontrados na capital, demonstrando a ausência de uma grelha ou qualquer outra forma de separação entre a câmara de combustão e a câmara de cozedura. Os canos em cerâmica, ali identificados, podem ter desempenhado um papel fundamental no processo de cozedura. Apesar de apenas alguns fragmentos em cerâmica tenham sido registados no seu interior foi identificado um conjunto de objectos relacionados com restos de produção na sua proximidade o que permitiu reconhecer o tipo de peças ali produzido. Recipientes relacionados com actividades domésticas tais como panelas, púcaros ou cântaros correspondem à maioria do que ali foi reconhecido, cujas formas e decoração permitem atribuir a produções da segunda metade do século XV. O objectivo do presente trabalho é apresentar os dois fornos identificados, debater acerca da sua utilização e o tipo de cerâmica encontrada e enquadrar estes achados na produção de cerâmica lisboeta dos inícios da Idade Moderna.
International Journal Historical Archaeology, 2019
Archaeological excavations conducted in Lisbon and nearby cities have yielded a significant amoun... more Archaeological excavations conducted in Lisbon and nearby cities have yielded a significant amount of a type of pottery from seventeenth and eighteenth-century contexts not made in Europe. These bear characteristics allowing them to be associated with African or Brazilian production and probably used by African populations. Although generally absent from the archaeological record, accounts from the mid-fifteenth century onwards note the presence of African people in Portugal, most as slaves. Materially speaking, however, it was always been assumed that they adapted to using local material culture, hence the lack of archaeological evidence marking them as distinct groups. However, the non-European pots discussed here reveal extensive wear marks and are found associated with domestic contexts, where the majority of slave work was used, which bears out some of the historical evidence. The purpose of this paper is to start a discussion in the ways which these objects could have been used by non-Europeans in Portugal and how they reflect the presence of African populations with a specific identity and distinct everyday social practices in Portugal.
On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake follo... more On the morning of 1 November 1755, a large portion of Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted for several days. Several contexts destroyed on that peculiar morning reveal what type of pottery was being used in mid-18th- century households. This paper focuses on discoveries from three different sites in Lisbon reflecting three different social environments in which pottery was used in the most basic activities: a poor house located close to the city wall, a “middle class” dwelling and a palace belonging to an important noble family, all of which were destroyed on that day, reveal what people were using on a daily basis.
The archaeological excavation made in 65, Rua Serpa Pinto, where nowadays the Vila Franca de Xira... more The archaeological excavation made in 65, Rua Serpa Pinto, where nowadays the Vila Franca de Xira museum is located led to the discovery of several dumpsters filled with domestic garbage dated from the late 16th to the 18th century. Inside these deposits more than three dozen Chinese porcelain objects were found. The study of the objects demonstrates that these were imported during two centuries revealing the type of objects and consumption made by Vila Franca inhabitants in the Early Modern Age.
The first documents referring to lead glaze ware production in Lisbon go back to the 16th century... more The first documents referring to lead glaze ware production in Lisbon go back to the 16th century with the reference to green glazed pots, mentioned the Lisbon Potter's Regulation. Although no kiln site producing exclusively lead glaze wares was actually found in Lisbon some evidence suggest that these objects may share the same kilns with redware production. The most frequent shapes are large flared bowls, cooking pots, jars, plates and chamber pots, in green and/or yellow, among other forms used in domestic activities. This paper aims to present the types of objects produced by Lisbon potters, discussing production techniques, shapes and function as well as other glazed objects used in Lisbon households based on vessels found in two archaeological excavations in Lisbon, in Carnide and Rossio, reflecting domestic activities from approximately 1580 to 1755.
Eight porcelain fragments were found in the River Tagus. Despite the absence of a secure archaeol... more Eight porcelain fragments were found in the River Tagus. Despite the absence of a secure archaeological context a study based on formal and decorative elements permitted to conclude that these vessels were consumed between early 16th and early 17th century.
Actas do Congresso Velhos e Novos Mundos, Congresso Internacional de Arqueologia, Volume 2, 2012
O processo de tratamento e inventário integral de todo o espólio arqueológico da Fortaleza de Nos... more O processo de tratamento e inventário integral de todo o espólio arqueológico da Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz, em Cascais, foi iniciado pelo Departamento de Cultura da Câmara Municipal de Cascais no ano de 2005 e concluído no ano de 2010. Pretendeu-se com esta acção sistematizar toda a informação relativa ao espólio arqueológico de todas as campanhas arqueológicas ali realizadas para que todas as informações recolhidas possam integrar o sistema de gestão de bens arqueológicos do município.
Os trabalhos arqueológicos iniciados em 1987 foram, amiúde, desenvolvidos no âmbito do projecto de musealização da fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz cuja coordenação tem vindo a ser assegurada pela Dr.a Margarida Magalhães Ramalho em estreita parceria com a autarquia.
O minucioso trabalho de colagem de todo este espólio e a consequente reconstituição das formas cerâmicas a partir de um número estimado de cerca de 35000 fragmentos veio a revelar uma importante colecção, bem demonstrativa das vivências nesta fortaleza, nomeadamente durante o período filipino, altura em que teve uma intensa ocupação.
O compilar de toda esta informação constituída por mais de 100.000 registos revelou um importante conjunto cerâmico que, embora associado a uma estratigrafia pouco consistente, permitiu caracterizar os usos e costumes do quotidiano desta guarnição e que encontram paralelo nos utensílios da mesma época recolhidos nas várias intervenções arqueológicas realizadas na vila de Cascais.
O conceito de Arqueologia Contemporânea, relativo ao estudo de contextos arqueológicos dos século... more O conceito de Arqueologia Contemporânea, relativo ao estudo de contextos arqueológicos dos séculos XIX e XX, é uma concepção recente em Portugal. Esta nova abordagem carece de publicações que abordem a temática e promovam o debate entre investigadores. O presente livro reúne o trabalho desenvolvido por cerca de duas dezenas de arqueólogos em seis diferentes contextos arqueológicos contemporâneos, alvo de intervenções científicas ou no âmbito de obras de construção, em várias zonas do país.
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The excavation of the site where the Centro de Saúde de Alhandra was to be located identified the remains of domestic occupations dated from early 17th century to early 18th century. Among all the ceramic remains there were eleven sherds of Oriental ceramics. Its production, dating in some cases from the 16th century and the rarity of some of these artefacts led to a separate study.
normalmente se reconhecem nos fornos encontrados na capital, demonstrando a ausência de uma grelha ou qualquer
outra forma de separação entre a câmara de combustão e a câmara de cozedura. Os canos em cerâmica, ali identificados, podem ter desempenhado um papel fundamental no processo de cozedura.
Apesar de apenas alguns fragmentos em cerâmica tenham sido registados no seu interior foi identificado um conjunto
de objectos relacionados com restos de produção na sua proximidade o que permitiu reconhecer o tipo de peças ali
produzido. Recipientes relacionados com actividades domésticas tais como panelas, púcaros ou cântaros correspondem à maioria do que ali foi reconhecido, cujas formas e decoração permitem atribuir a produções da segunda metade
do século XV.
O objectivo do presente trabalho é apresentar os dois fornos identificados, debater acerca da sua utilização e o tipo
de cerâmica encontrada e enquadrar estes achados na produção de cerâmica lisboeta dos inícios da Idade Moderna.
Although generally absent from the archaeological record, accounts from the mid-fifteenth century onwards note the presence of African people in Portugal, most as slaves. Materially speaking, however, it was always been assumed that they adapted to using local material culture, hence the lack of archaeological evidence marking them as distinct groups. However, the non-European pots discussed here reveal extensive wear marks and are found associated with domestic contexts, where the majority of slave work was used, which bears out some of the historical evidence.
The purpose of this paper is to start a discussion in the ways which these objects could have been used by non-Europeans in Portugal and how they reflect the presence of African populations with a specific identity and distinct everyday social practices in Portugal.
Os trabalhos arqueológicos iniciados em 1987 foram, amiúde, desenvolvidos no âmbito do projecto de musealização da fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz cuja coordenação tem vindo a ser assegurada pela Dr.a Margarida Magalhães Ramalho em estreita parceria com a autarquia.
O minucioso trabalho de colagem de todo este espólio e a consequente reconstituição das formas cerâmicas a partir de um número estimado de cerca de 35000 fragmentos veio a revelar uma importante colecção, bem demonstrativa das vivências nesta fortaleza, nomeadamente durante o período filipino, altura em que teve uma intensa ocupação.
O compilar de toda esta informação constituída por mais de 100.000 registos revelou um importante conjunto cerâmico que, embora associado a uma estratigrafia pouco consistente, permitiu caracterizar os usos e costumes do quotidiano desta guarnição e que encontram paralelo nos utensílios da mesma época recolhidos nas várias intervenções arqueológicas realizadas na vila de Cascais.
The excavation of the site where the Centro de Saúde de Alhandra was to be located identified the remains of domestic occupations dated from early 17th century to early 18th century. Among all the ceramic remains there were eleven sherds of Oriental ceramics. Its production, dating in some cases from the 16th century and the rarity of some of these artefacts led to a separate study.
normalmente se reconhecem nos fornos encontrados na capital, demonstrando a ausência de uma grelha ou qualquer
outra forma de separação entre a câmara de combustão e a câmara de cozedura. Os canos em cerâmica, ali identificados, podem ter desempenhado um papel fundamental no processo de cozedura.
Apesar de apenas alguns fragmentos em cerâmica tenham sido registados no seu interior foi identificado um conjunto
de objectos relacionados com restos de produção na sua proximidade o que permitiu reconhecer o tipo de peças ali
produzido. Recipientes relacionados com actividades domésticas tais como panelas, púcaros ou cântaros correspondem à maioria do que ali foi reconhecido, cujas formas e decoração permitem atribuir a produções da segunda metade
do século XV.
O objectivo do presente trabalho é apresentar os dois fornos identificados, debater acerca da sua utilização e o tipo
de cerâmica encontrada e enquadrar estes achados na produção de cerâmica lisboeta dos inícios da Idade Moderna.
Although generally absent from the archaeological record, accounts from the mid-fifteenth century onwards note the presence of African people in Portugal, most as slaves. Materially speaking, however, it was always been assumed that they adapted to using local material culture, hence the lack of archaeological evidence marking them as distinct groups. However, the non-European pots discussed here reveal extensive wear marks and are found associated with domestic contexts, where the majority of slave work was used, which bears out some of the historical evidence.
The purpose of this paper is to start a discussion in the ways which these objects could have been used by non-Europeans in Portugal and how they reflect the presence of African populations with a specific identity and distinct everyday social practices in Portugal.
Os trabalhos arqueológicos iniciados em 1987 foram, amiúde, desenvolvidos no âmbito do projecto de musealização da fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz cuja coordenação tem vindo a ser assegurada pela Dr.a Margarida Magalhães Ramalho em estreita parceria com a autarquia.
O minucioso trabalho de colagem de todo este espólio e a consequente reconstituição das formas cerâmicas a partir de um número estimado de cerca de 35000 fragmentos veio a revelar uma importante colecção, bem demonstrativa das vivências nesta fortaleza, nomeadamente durante o período filipino, altura em que teve uma intensa ocupação.
O compilar de toda esta informação constituída por mais de 100.000 registos revelou um importante conjunto cerâmico que, embora associado a uma estratigrafia pouco consistente, permitiu caracterizar os usos e costumes do quotidiano desta guarnição e que encontram paralelo nos utensílios da mesma época recolhidos nas várias intervenções arqueológicas realizadas na vila de Cascais.
O presente livro reúne o trabalho desenvolvido por cerca de duas dezenas de arqueólogos em seis diferentes contextos arqueológicos contemporâneos, alvo de intervenções científicas ou no âmbito de obras de construção, em várias zonas do país.