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Local Clay Vessel

Date
2026-06-30
Materials
Clay
Dimensions
H - 27.3cm Di - 10cm Thi - 15mm
Site
Avondstar shipwreck
Location
Galle > Maritime Archaeology Museum > Gallery 01 > Cabinet 05
Inventory
MAMG/2009/C/05

Full Description

This clay vessel, discovered from the Avondster shipwreck in the harbour of Galle, is a product of Sri Lanka. Archaeological examples from the Historic Period, similar in shape to this vessel, have been discovered at several archaeological sites across the island.