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Chinese Vessel — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Chinese Vessel

Maritime Archaeology Museum Trade and Commerce Colonical
Period
Colonical
Date
2025-10-09
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
L-9cm, 31.4cm, DM-0.4cm
Inventory
MAMG/2009/C/25

Full Description

This vessel belongs to a type known as "celadon ware" and is of Chinese origin, dating to the period between the **13th and 14th centuries CE**. Vessels of this type have been discovered at ancient urban centres such as Mantai and Yapahuwa. This particular vessel was discovered on Kaitts Island, in the northern peninsula of Sri Lanka.