Antique Ceramic Amphora from Ukraine – Trypillia Culture Ornament (5400–2750 BC)

This ancient ceramic amphora was discovered near the village of Subotiv, Cherkasy Raion, Cherkasy Oblast — on a limestone ridge overlooking the Ros River valley, not far from the historic Trypillian settlement zone mapped by early Ukrainian archaeologists. The piece was unearthed during reinforcement work on a farm terrace, where rain erosion exposed a patch of darkened soil filled with ceramic debris and ash.

Delicately shaped and subtly ornamented with linear markings around the shoulder and base, the amphora likely served as a sacred vessel in domestic rituals or seasonal offerings. Its elongated neck and balanced form are characteristic of Trypillia’s fusion of aesthetic refinement and practical design.

This artifact is a vivid link to prehistoric Ukraine — reflecting the daily and spiritual lives of Europe’s early farming cultures.

Specifications:
Type: Amphora / ritual storage vessel
Culture: Trypillia / Cucuteni-Trypillia
Material: Ceramic / pottery
Age: Estimated between 5400–2750 BC
Origin: Ukraine – Subotiv village, Cherkasy Raion, Cherkasy Oblast (Ros River valley)
Condition: Used, with age-related wear and natural patina
Color: Multi-tone with faded incised ornament
Unique feature: Found on river-facing limestone terrace with settlement traces
Authenticity: Guaranteed original, not a reproduction