ARTICLE
2024 Vol 3 · No 9
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GLAZING AND UNGLAZED POTTERY IN AFRASIYAB: A STUDY OF 7TH-12TH CENTURY TRANSOXANIAN CERAMICS
Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 3(9), 89–92 · ISSN 2181-3833
Abstract
This research investigates the development of both glazed and unglazed pottery in Afrasiyab, one of the key cities in Transoxiana, from the 7th to the 12th centuries. The study analyzes the technological innovations, design motifs, and functional purposes of ceramics, exploring how local artisans adapted and evolved their craft in response to cultural, economic, and political influences. Using archaeological evidence and historical records, this research sheds light on the significance of pottery in the daily and ceremonial life of Afrasiyab, emphasizing its role in regional trade networks and cultural interactions. The findings offer a deeper understanding of how pottery reflected both the artistic heritage and the economic conditions of the time.
Keywords
AfrasiyabTransoxianaglazed potteryunglazed potteryceramics7th-12th centurypottery techniquestrade networkscultural heritagearchaeological study.
How to cite
Shoira, Hamdamova (2024). GLAZING AND UNGLAZED POTTERY IN AFRASIYAB: A STUDY OF 7TH-12TH CENTURY TRANSOXANIAN CERAMICS. Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 3(9), 89–92. https://doi.org/10.66073/researchfocus.v3i9.974