
Containers and Vessels
Ceramic | Terracotta | Fired Clay
Cambodia
Royal Government of Cambodia
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