Pottery pots over 1,500 years old under the Huong River

The ancient pottery pots were identified by experts as the oldest kendi pottery of Champa (the type of non-loop faucet) which has just been collected from the heart of Huong River (Thua Thien - Hue).

Ceramic pots about 18 cm high, 18 cm trunk diameter, flared mouth, ceramic bone mixed with large grains and crushed stones. While diving at the mouth of the Huong River (near the Thao Long Dam), a fisherman found the vessel.

According to researcher Hue Ho Tan Phan, this type of vase is called kendi pottery, belonging to the early days of Champa culture (192-1306 SCN), dating from about the fifth century.

Ancient Champa pottery vase has just been discovered in the heart of the Perfume River.
(Photo: Nguyen Dong).

' Based on the ceramic bone made of large sand, rough debris can claim to be one of the oldest ceramic kendi among kendi ever found. Because more and more people have been able to improve their techniques, they still mix sand when roasting (to prevent the bottle from breaking), but the sand is smoother and more aesthetic , 'Phan said.

Pottery pots have been found in the original Sanskrit is a water bottle, used to hold sacred water or rituals in rituals in ancient Champa temples or household appliances. Currently, this pottery has been bought by an antique collector in Hue.