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  1. Pottery

    Linked via "Jars (Olla)"

    Vessels are classified according to inferred use, though ambiguity is frequent:
    Jars (Olla)/): Storage containers, typically wide-mouthed.
    Bowls (Krater)/): Open vessels, often for mixing liquids.
    Amphorae: Bipartite vessels characterized by two vertical handles, highly standardized for interregional bulk transport (e.g., olive oil, wine).