Glazed Jar
Glazed Jar

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Glazed Jar,

2334–2154 BCE

Akkadian
y1956-73

Information

Title
Glazed Jar
Dates

2334–2154 BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 9.8 cm, diam. 9.5 cm (3 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the American Schools of Oriental Research
Object Number
y1956-73
Place Excavated

Iraq, Aţlāl Nafar (Nippur)

Culture
Akkadian
Type
jars, ceramics
Materials
ceramic
Subject
dots, running ornament, stripes

Excavated at Nippur (NT 46, II-1, 48110); given to the Museum by the American Schools of Oriental Research in 1956.

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