They were called ossuaria, from their containing bones,—cineraria, in reference to their containing ashes,—or ollæ, pots; these had generally a narrow pointed bottom.
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Cinerarium
//ˌsɪnəˈɹɛəɹi.əm//
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On a great marble cinerarium (or vase for human ashes) is an inscription.
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After cremation the Khasi take the ashes of their dead to the clan cinerarium.
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Relevant material is also covered on the containers for remains in those and in the entries on cineraria, columbaria, and urns.
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