Sogdian Ossuaries: Reflections of Culture, Religion, and Trade Along the Silk Roads Visual Analysis: The first object, the Durmen Tepe Ossuary, is a small, intricately carved wooden box with

https://sogdians.si.edu/durmen-tepe-ossuary/
https://sogdians.si.edu/mulla-kurgan-ossuary/
Describe the object in your own words (simply repeating the museum label will not suffice!), put it into its historical context, and explain its relationship with the topic of the class in a three-page essay (and don’t forget to attach an image of the object, not included in page limit)
I have attached a sample work product. Make sure to understand the historical context of the objects I have linked – ossuaries and their link to Sogdian Culture. I have attached images of two ossuaries – try to link them to each other. Talk about how they reflect transfer of culture, ideas, and religions along the Silk roads.
Please ensure the paper is in MLA format. You can go over 3 pages if needed.
More on Sogdian ossuaries:
https://kimon.hosting.nyu.edu/sogdians/items/show/1109
Please break the essay into 4 parts (no need hor headings, just ensure these 4 parts are clearly visible in the paper) – Visual analysis (what do you see), Creation (material and techniques used), Use (function and historial context) and topic that the object relates to in class (Sogdian culture)