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An Imported Vessel — Maritime Archaeology Museum

An Imported Vessel

Maritime Archaeology Museum Trade and Commerce Historical
Period
Historical
Date
2025-07-22
Materials
Plaster paris
Dimensions
H-26cm,THK-9mm
Site
Godawaya Shipwreck
Inventory
MAMG/2009/RE/07

Full Description

The vessel dates back to the period of the Sassanian Empire (224–637 CE) of Persia. It was discovered in 1982 from the southern vahalkada (facade) of the Jetavanarama Monastery in Anuradhapura.
Historical Context This vessel dates back to the Sassanian Empire (224–637 CE), one of the last great Persian empires before the Islamic conquests. Known for its artistic achievements and extensive trade networks, the Sassanian Empire played a pivotal role in facilitating cultural and commercial exchanges across Asia.

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