Late Irmen culture molds

The article presents the results of technological and investigative analysis of Western Siberia Late Irmen culture molds in the transitional period from the bronze age to the early iron age. Two main manufacturing traditions are divided. The first is characterized by the following features: fabrication of forms on the model plate with subsequent careful treatment of the surface; the use of complex multi-component molding compositions; a thorough roasting of forms. All of the signs find their analogs in Baraba Irmen or earlier cultures materials. On this basis we made the assumption that it is the local production tradition dating back to the developed bronze cultures. The second tradition assumes: production of forms without model plate and as a consequence uneven surface of the connector, mounting the valves with a clay coating and subsequent firing, making the gating of the bowl; use clay as a molding material without any artificial additives; replacement of kiln drying forms on the air. The lack of analogies in Irmen monuments indicates transcultural influence of krasnozyorskoye and berlik cultures.