Experience of studying ornaments on kiselnitsa from the collection of the Nizhny Novgorod State Reserve Museum of History and Architecture

The article presents the experience of studying one types peasant pottery — kiselnitsa. In collection Nizhny Novgorod Museum-Reserve there are kiselnitsy 19th early 20th centuries with relief ornaments that were imprinted on kissel. This ritual dish was served in Region at commemorations and weddings, so kiselnitsa’s ornament is particular importance. Researchers from different fields study as an anthropological cultural-historical phenomenon come to conclusion it can indicate both belonging object a certain demonstrate universal sign system adopted society. especially true for ethnographic objects. Numer ous works traditional Russian embroidery wood carving have already been written, but clay little explored this regard. However, provide ample op portunities, since them very diverse: geometric, vegetable, zoomorphic. author examined eight objects ornamentation, divided into types, through signs characteristic Slavic paganism well displayed other crafts, tried reveal meaning its ritual. Only such in-depth will allow us better understand cultural historical significance thereby expand exposition possibilities museum. Communication be built new way: broadcast information not only about life, crafts aesthetics our ancestors, their ideas world rituals, traces which found modern