Discover

the rich history and culture of Kazakhstan

 

Miniature vessel

National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Miniature vessel. A vessel with a rounded (spherical) shape, the walls tapering towards the neck, with a straight rim that is horizontally trimmed. The bottom is rounded. Inside the vessel, pieces of clay or organic material have been preserved. The outer surface of the vessel is not smooth, showing traces of finger impressions. The clay is gray in color, while the bottom part of the vessel is red from the fire and soot. Dating: 5th century BC.
Place of origin: TSKAE-81, Nagornensky burial site, mound No. 9, Western Kazakhstan.
Material: clay.
Technique: hand modeling.
Dimensions: h – 6 cm, d of the rim – 3.7 cm.

Scroll to Top