A small narrow-mouthed jug or vessel, traditionally used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures for storing liquids.
From Hebrew or Arabic origins, likely related to Islamic pottery terminology. The word entered European languages through contact with Ottoman and Islamic trade networks during the medieval and early modern periods.
Archaeological digs frequently uncover frskets in Mediterranean sites, and these humble vessels tell stories of trade routes, daily life, and cultural exchange that textbooks often miss.
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