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Object Type

Containers and Vessels

Material

Ceramic | Terracotta | Fired Clay

Country of Origin

Cambodia

Credit

Royal Government of Cambodia

Caption

Import restricted since 2003.

Section III.B.3 of Designated List in force since 2008.

Animal-shaped Pots
The depressed globular form can take animal shapes, with applied animal head, tail, or other body parts that can serve as handles. The animal-shaped pot is also found in other forms. Animal-shaped pots often contain remains of white lime, a substance used in betel nut chewing. Shapes include bulls, elephants, birds, horses, and other four-legged creatures.

For import restrictions in force from 2003, see History of Import Restrictions below.

Example shown: Animal shaped vessel, glazed earthenware, Angkor period

> CPIA Import Restriction Designated List

> History of Import Restrictions

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