Rare types of architectural and decorative ceramics from Baturin in the last third of 17th - beginning of 18th century
The paper deals with rare types of Baturin architectural and decorative ceramics, which include stove tiles with unique form and decorative details of the ovens design. Materials from excavations of the Hetman’s palaces and the house of Baturin nobleman are considered. Based on analysis of wares from neighboring regions with similar structural features, it has been done the attempt to determine the functionality of Baturin unique stove tiles and decorative details as well as their place in the ovens construction. Idea of ovens design and decoration in the houses of social elite from Hetmanate in last third of 17th - beginning of 18th century is proposed.