Unglazed Ewer
This ewer was meant to hold and pour liquids. It has an ovoid body, a neck that flares slightly, and a projecting lip. A vertical handle with a thumb-rest is attached near the middle of the neck on the vessel’s shoulder. The neck of the vessel is decorated with incised straight lines bordered by bands and wavy lines. The bottom register has a series of combed incised lines. Many unglazed earthenware vessels like this were used for cooking, but even more so for storing water. These vessels also functioned as lanterns, lamps, candlesticks, flowerpots, containers for coins, and toys.
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