Pottery multiple cluster vase (kernos)

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Ceramic artists in ancient civilizations often crafted elaborate vessels with numerous small receptacles clustered around a central container. These intricate designs may have served as focal points for ritual ceremonies, allowing worshippers to dedicate distinct offerings to deities. The vase in question hails from the Cycladic region, specifically emerging from the culture of Phylakopi I on the island of Melos.