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In mound 37, excavated by Oluf Rygh in 1870, a ceramic pot with a handle was found alongside a second pot, burnt bones and charcoal; remnants of the funerary pyre. 

The pot is elaborately decorated with indented lines around the neck, body, and handle. It is a rare find here at Veien, being almost completely preserved. The pot belongs to one of the two main types of pottery from the Roman Iron Age; one group is identified by a handle fitted at the rim and often decorated with nail imprints. The other group, to which this pot belongs, follows the form with a handle fitted lower on the body, often decorated with stamps and linear designs. 

Ceramics has long been a valuable source of dating for archaeologists. Burnt clay, often found in pottery fragments, can endure for thousands of years, offering valuable insights into the past. Over time, ceramic designs have evolved, reflecting changes in culture and society. Archaeologists have developed typologies to analyze pottery, allowing them to date sites based on shape and style. Even small pottery fragments can provide significant clues about the period in which they were created.