GLAZING AND UNGLAZED POTTERY IN AFRASIYAB: A STUDY OF 7TH-12TH CENTURY TRANSOXANIAN CERAMICS
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This research investigates the development of both glazed and unglazed pottery in Afrasiyab, one of the key cities in Transoxiana, from the 7th to the 12th centuries. The study analyzes the technological innovations, design motifs, and functional purposes of ceramics, exploring how local artisans adapted and evolved their craft in response to cultural, economic, and political influences. Using archaeological evidence and historical records, this research sheds light on the significance of pottery in the daily and ceremonial life of Afrasiyab, emphasizing its role in regional trade networks and cultural interactions. The findings offer a deeper understanding of how pottery reflected both the artistic heritage and the economic conditions of the time.
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Appendices
№ The figure Type colour technique glaze vessel
monochrome Earthenware carved unglazed jug
Monochrome Earthenware moulded Unglazed jug
Monochrome Earthenware monocoloured Unglazed pitcher
Monochrome blue monocoloured Transperent glazed pitcher
Monochrome Earthenware carved Unglazed pitcher
Monochrome green monocoloured Transperent glazed jug
Monochrome green carved Transperent glazed Boot-shaped vessel
Monochrome green scratched Transperent glazed vessel
Monochrome green insiced unglazed lamp
Monochrome earthenware carved Unglazed Pitcher
Monochrome Earthenware insiced Unglazed pitcher
Monochrome earthenware Moulded Unglazed jug