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Originally Posted by Turtle
This sounds reasonable in general, however looking at the specific pots Mick posted with their decoration, it doesn't make much sense to me for them to have their use as retorts. Practically, decorating a pot you mean to break & bury is a waste of resources, in spite of the potential argument it served a ritual purpose. Follow the money.........  |
Oh, I agree- I don't think the pots in the picture would be the ones I was dreaming of. I think they would be plain and oddly shaped. The posted pot looks like it was to be used for other purposes.
