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title: Celtic Tripartite Vessel
author: The British Museum
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13493/celtic-tripartite-vessel/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Celtic Tripartite Vessel
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## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13493.png)
## Image Caption
A [Celtic](https://www.worldhistory.org/celt/) tripartite carinated [pottery](https://www.worldhistory.org/pottery/) vessel. These vessels are made from three separate pieces, each with straight sides, which when assembled create an angular form. This example was found in a [grave](https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/) in the Marne region of northern France and dates to the 5th century BCE. Height: 18.2 cm. (British Museum, London)
## Cite This Work
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Museum, T. B. (2021, February 25). Celtic Tripartite Vessel. *World History Encyclopedia*.
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Museum, The British. "Celtic Tripartite Vessel." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 25, 2021. .
### MLA
Museum, The British. "Celtic Tripartite Vessel." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Feb 2021, .
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