About Some Types of Black Polished Ceramics from Medieval Settlements in the South Aral Sea Region
Journal: Povolzhskaya Arkheologiya (The Volga River Region Archaeology)
Year: 2022

The spread of high-quality non-glazed ceramics testifies to the development of ceramic craft in the South Aral Sea region of the medieval period. The morphological features and functional purpose of grey-clay ceramics with black polishing: jugs, pot-shaped vessels and tripod dishes are mainly described. Types, forms and especially ornaments and their analogies in comparison with other regions of this period are analyzed. High-quality pottery served as a household inventory in the medieval feudal