Chinese pottery in Medieval Armenia

This entry describes the presence and circulation of Chinese ceramics in medieval Armenia as evidence of the region’s integration into long-distance exchange networks across Eurasia. Finds from sites such as Ani, including porcelain and celadon, illustrate the arrival of high-quality imports from China between the 9th and 17th centuries through routes connecting East Asia, Iran, and the Silk Roads. Beyond their value as luxury goods, these materials reflect processes of cultural interaction and material entanglement, highlighting the role of Armenian centres as active participants in the interconnected medieval world.