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Shouldered Beaker from Well in Room R96 of Palace of Nuzi, Stratum II

Shouldered Beaker from Well in Room R96 of Palace of Nuzi, Stratum II

Hurrian

Shouldered, light yellowish terracotta beaker with narrow foot. The tapered body bears four dimples, or slight depressions, set apart from one another at fairly regular intervals. Minor chip in foot.

Terracotta

Mitannian period

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