Ottoman artifacts, clasps, pipes and pottery were discovered, mostly, during archaeological research conducted by the Museum of National History and Archeology Constanta in former Ottoman cities and towns as Vadu (Karaharman), Ghiaurchioi (Christian village) and Ester (localities from Constanța county).
Most of the ceramic fragments discovered in the excavations in these localities are from the first Ottoman period (Miletus ware pottery) and from the development period of Iznik pottery (16th century). Better represented is the Kutahya pottery, most of the artifacts discovered dating back to the 18th century.
Clasps, clothing accessories that had, in addition to the role of adornment, also had a practical role, that of cloasing a coat or a belt, are dated between the 17th-19th centuries, being products of local or regional workshops, very few can be considered import items. In general, the material used is bronze, due to its strength and the possibility of procurement and processing, but silver clasps were also discovered. Documentary sources attest, the reuse of ancient coins from precious materials for making ornaments, so – probably – clasps in the 18th century.
As for the exposed pipes, they are part of a category of luxury products, being produced in specialized workshops in the Tophane district of Istanbul. Specific of these is the good quality reddish clay, the neatly executed model and, especially, the decoration made of gold. They are imported products in Dobruja, being excluded the local or Balkan production of these. Their dating can be done in the 19th century, mainly in the middle of the century.
