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Binocular-shaped Vessel
Unknown4100 - 3600 ВСЕ
National Museum of the History of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
This is a hollow conjoined paired vessel. The outer surface is ornamented with horizontal lines and grooves. Binocular vessels are associated with agricultural cults and could be used in rainmaking rituals. They are also considered symbols of two joined Goddesses.
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Details
- Title: Binocular-shaped Vessel
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 4100 - 3600 ВСЕ
- Location Created: Unknown
- Physical Dimensions: h 210, l 285 mm
- Type: Objects of worship
- Rights: National Museum of the History of Ukraine
- Medium: Clay, modelling, polishing, engobing, ornamentation, firing, inlaying with paste
- Place found: Kyiv Region, Ukraine
- Period: Eneolithic
- Culture: Cucuteni–Trypillia
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