offering vases

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Scope note
Vases intended to contain offerings or to themselves serve as an offering in a religious or funerary context. Examples exist from ancient times and in many cultures, including the following: ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; Asian cultures; the Pre-Columbian Americas; and in modern western culture.
offering vases
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024