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Pottery ladle

National Museum of Natural Science

National Museum of Natural Science
Taichung, Taiwan

The Huilai site is located in Xitun District of Taichung City and has been excavated numerous times by our archaeological team. This grayish-black pottery was found in the Fantzuyuan cultural layer and dated from about 1,200 to 1,400 years before present. Its shape imitates a half gourd cut in half lengthwise. It was most likely used to scoop water. This type of pottery is unique at the Huilai site.

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  • Title: Pottery ladle
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