| Description |
Traditional pottery making in some areas in Indonesia has taken place since prehistoric period, especially during the craftsmanship era, which lasted until the early centuries of the Common Era, as shown by archeological findings. This tradition continued until the historical period in which Hinduism and Buddhism developed in some Indonesian societies (eighth to tenth centuries CE). Furthermore, the increasing number of ritual activities related to Hinduism and Buddhism temples led to a significant increase in demand for terracotta-based pottery in various forms, such as jugs, crocks, cups, urns, and pots as well as in materials for statues, architectural parts (walls and roofs), and ornaments in the peaks of roofs. In the Indonesian Hinduism-Buddhism period, a variety of pottery forms could be found in sacred structures—for example, in the foundation of the buildings and in the yard of the temples for ceremonies related to worshiping gods, sacralization ceremonies, and ceremonies to begin building temples. |
