PREI · 11.0020
Small Vessel
Central Asia, 2nd–4th centuries CE
Ceramic
18 × 15.8 cm
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Description
This Small Ceramic Vessel, discovered in Central Asia, dates to the 2nd–4th centuries. It has a rounded form, measuring 18 cm in height and 15.8 cm in width. The interior is smoothly finished, while the exterior is decorated with simple geometric patterns. Objects of this type were intended for storing liquids or foodstuffs. Handcrafted for durability, it was used over a long period. Such artifacts provide valuable insight into the craftsmanship and everyday life of the people of that time.