Vessel (Catalog Number: 2003.08.A.032)

This ceramic reliquary vessel is phallic in shape, with a large, prominent knob at its center and four radiating lines that create a dynamic, almost energetic pattern. The figure is further embellished with vertical nubs near the top and concentric raised patterns at the tip, all contributing to its intricate design. Based on similar archaeological finds, the vessel was likely used in funerary ceremonies as a marker, as well as a container to hold objects associated with the deceased.