chamber pot
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Japanese chamber pot from the Edo period Chamber pot in Westerwald ceramics, early 18th century. Archeological find from Bruges.
A chamber pot is a portable toilet, meant for nocturnal use in the bedroom. It was common in many cultures before the advent of indoor plumbing and flushing toilets.