guz

English translation: boss/decorative bump

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Polish term or phrase:guz
English translation:boss/decorative bump
Entered by: Robin Gill

13:15 Aug 30, 2019
Polish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Archaeology / Ceramics
Polish term or phrase: guz
From a list of archaeological artifacts discovered:
Inwentarz: 5 fr. gr. techn. IA, 1 fr. gr. techn. IB, 1 fr. III gr. techn. 139 silnie przepalonych fr. garnków (w tym 17 fr. wylewów, 14 fr. den i 5 fr. guzów/listw plastycznych)
Robin Gill
Poland
Local time: 12:11
boss/decorative bump
Explanation:
Boss: A small decorative bump out on the exterior vessel
wall caused by a deep interior surface
punctuation. Bosses on Minnesota jars are usually
on the rim.
http://www.nativeskywatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/...

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boss
2. A raised area used as ornamentation.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/boss
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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 07:11
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Summary of answers provided
3(decorative) knobs
geopiet
3boss/decorative bump
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.


  

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(decorative) knobs


Explanation:
The technique, linking applied elements (bands and knobs) with impressed motifs (fingernail impressions), represents a distinct style in rich decoration of vessels, typical of the Malice culture - page 11

Technika ta, wykorzystująca elementy plastyczne (listwy i guzy) oraz odciskane (paznokciowe), reprezentuje — co szczególnie należy tu podkreślić — własny, malicki styl bogatego dekorowania naczyń - page 20

http://rcin.org.pl/Content/29077/WA308_43666_P243_VESSEL_I.p...

geopiet
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boss/decorative bump


Explanation:
Boss: A small decorative bump out on the exterior vessel
wall caused by a deep interior surface
punctuation. Bosses on Minnesota jars are usually
on the rim.
http://www.nativeskywatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/...

ccccccccc
boss
2. A raised area used as ornamentation.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/boss

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 07:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 86
Grading comment
Thank you very much
Notes to answerer
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