This is an ancient pottery bowl from the ancient site of Shahr Sokhteh in Sistan. The bowl, which is about five thousand years old (3rd millennium BC), is considered an outstanding example of Bronze Age pottery art on the Iranian plateau.
This pottery is decorated with fish-shaped patterns placed inside concentric circles. These designs most likely indicated the importance of fish and water resources to the people of Shahr Sokhteh. The use of parallel and wavy lines on the edge suggests a kind of rhythm and movement that may refer to the flow of water and the life of Lake Hamun at that time.
This vessel was not only functional (for storing or serving food), but also an artistic and symbolic object. The presence of animal motifs on Shahr Sokhteh pottery reflects the worldview of the people of this civilization, who had established a deep connection with nature and their environment.
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