This paper focuses upon a Korean print representing a chaplet of prayer beads made in 1857 at the request of an upper-class upāsikā (ch’ŏngshinnyŏ 清信女, a female lay devotee) It intends to add some... Show moreThis paper focuses upon a Korean print representing a chaplet of prayer beads made in 1857 at the request of an upper-class upāsikā (ch’ŏngshinnyŏ 清信女, a female lay devotee) It intends to add some perspective to Buddhist practices of the period and to demonstrate the role material objects might play in the interactions between clergy and lay believers. Prayer beads are particularly suited to this purpose as they are some of the most ubiquitous objects in Buddhist practice and are used daily by both monks and laymen. The temporal focus of this article has been intentionally limited to the nineteenth century as the call for greater nuance in studies of Chosŏn Buddhism characteristic of recent studies has also sensitized us to potential changes over time, making it problematic to generalize findings for the entire period. Show less
This Data Atlas of Byzantine and Ottoman Material Culture involves the archiving, storing and making accessible of Medieval and Post-Medieval data from several archaeological missions in the... Show moreThis Data Atlas of Byzantine and Ottoman Material Culture involves the archiving, storing and making accessible of Medieval and Post-Medieval data from several archaeological missions in the eastern Mediterranean (period 600–2000 ad). The data mainly originate from pottery studies carried out during excavations in four major urban centres and during two surface surveys in their respective surroundings. The urban sites are Butrint in southern Albania, Athens in central Greece, Ephesus in western Turkey and Tarsus in eastern Turkey, the material culture of which is studied in relation to archaeological finds from rural settlements and towns in their hinterlands (e.g., Aetolia, Boeotia). Show less
This study explores a new perspective on the archaeological record of Taxila in the Gandhara region through object-focused analyses and considering wider historical implications, in order to... Show moreThis study explores a new perspective on the archaeological record of Taxila in the Gandhara region through object-focused analyses and considering wider historical implications, in order to better understand cultural interaction in ancient Central Asia. The city of Taxila was a nodal point between ‘East’ and ‘West’, well-known for its so-called Greco-Buddhist artefacts. These objects have been traditionally categorised according to ethnic and/or cultural criteria, which has led to incorrect interpretations of the archaeological record that still prevail today. This article presents a new analysis of the data to investigate how different cultural elements interacted in Taxila. Show less
An introductory paper on new research into cultural interactions between the ancient East and West as evident from the archaeology of the Gandhara region, with focus on Buddhist material culture... Show moreAn introductory paper on new research into cultural interactions between the ancient East and West as evident from the archaeology of the Gandhara region, with focus on Buddhist material culture and its development and spread. Part of a (popular-academic) booklet published for Leiden University's "Dies Natalis" on aspects of globalisation, including (ancient) migrations, linguistic and ethnic diversity, the spread of faiths, and trade routes. With contributions by various Leiden-based academics on new research projects and results. Show less
Cette étude présente une première analyse de la culture matérielle des Me'en (Tishana), une ethnie de l'Éthiopie mériodionale. Il s'agit d'une société sans artisans ou artistes spécialisés. La... Show more Cette étude présente une première analyse de la culture matérielle des Me'en (Tishana), une ethnie de l'Éthiopie mériodionale. Il s'agit d'une société sans artisans ou artistes spécialisés. La question envisagée est de savoir s'il existe des critères esthétiques sous-jacents au sein d'une culture matérielle comprenant pour l'essentiel des objets d'usage quotidien, avec la perspective de dénier, dans le domaine de l'étude comparative des cultures matérielles, la distinction entre culture de 'grand art' et culture d'art 'rudimentaire'. Show less
This bibliography on Ethiopia and Eritrea is a sequel to 'Ethiopian society and history: a bibliography of Ethiopian studies 1957-1990' (1990). The present volume, which covers the period 1990... Show moreThis bibliography on Ethiopia and Eritrea is a sequel to 'Ethiopian society and history: a bibliography of Ethiopian studies 1957-1990' (1990). The present volume, which covers the period 1990-1995, contains c. 2000 items. Books, journal articles, and articles from collective volumes have been included. The entries are arranged under the following headings: Bibliographies; History and development of Eritreo-Ethiopian studies; Manuscripts, documents, sources, library studies; Travellers and foreigners; History; Cultural geography, ecology, demography; Politics and law before 1974; Politics, law and revolutionary development after 1974; Politics and law after 1991; Peasantry and the rural sector after 1974; The urban sector; Modernization, communications, industry and 'development'; Economics, economic policy, banking; Social structure, social change and gender; Drought and famine, refugees and resettlement; International relations; Ethno-regional conflicts; Education; Health and health care; Ethnomedicine and indigenous knowledge; Folklore, magic, oral traditions; Music; Material culture, architecture, arts and crafts; Christian and hagiographical literature; Religion and missions; Ethnology and anthropology. The last section is subdivided according to ethno-cultural groups. A list of collective volumes and an index of authors' names have been included Show less
Comprehensive overview of publications on Ethiopia published between c. 1957 up to 1990. The 5433 entries are arranged according to the following broad subject areas: Bibliographies - History of... Show moreComprehensive overview of publications on Ethiopia published between c. 1957 up to 1990. The 5433 entries are arranged according to the following broad subject areas: Bibliographies - History of Ethiopianist studies - Studies on manuscripts, documents, archives and library resources - Travellers and foreigners - History - Cultural geography and demography - Politics and law before 1974 - Politics, law and revolutionary development after 1974 - Peasantry and the rural sector before 1974 - Peasantry and the rural sector after 1974 - The urban sector - Modernization, communications, industry and economic development - Social structure and social change - Drought and famine; refugees and resettlement - International relations - Ethnoregional conflicts - Education - Health and health care - Ethnomedicine, traditional healing, disease history - Folklore, magic, oral traditions - Music - Material culture, architecture, arts and crafts - Christian and hagiographical literature - Religion and missions - Ethnography and ethnology. An author index is included Show less
