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Shouldered Beaker from the fire chamber of kiln W3 at Nuzi, Stratum VII

Shouldered Beaker from the fire chamber of kiln W3 at Nuzi, Stratum VII

Hurrian

Light-colored shouldered beaker with narrow foot. Small rounded body and long tapered neck. Slightly flared rim, which was partially restored in 1998 at the Fogg Art Museum. The bright, clean appearance suggests short-term use.

Terracotta

Mitannian period

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