Topic: Ancient Ceramics
Fill each gap with one suitable words. Use formal or academic language.
There had been (1) developments in ceramic production before that period.
It was (2) practice to use such vessels for the storage of food and water.
These artefacts (3) specific iconography that attracted (4) support among local communities.
Although some items (5) minor errors, they are still regarded as culturally valuable.
Over time, the (6) increased (7) , and artisans (8) substantial influence.
(9) findings from new manufacturing techniques seem encouraging,
suggesting that they played a (10) role in technological progress.