Three ritual vessels from the Mittani-period temple at Tell Bazi
Three ritual vessels from the Mittani-period temple at Tell Bazi

Author(s): Adelheid Otto, Berthold Einwag
Subject(s): Archaeology, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Late Bronze Age; Syria; ritual vessel; residue analysis; pottery; Mittani; temple
Summary/Abstract: Three vessels with an exceptionally rich theriomorphic decorationwere found in the main temple on the top of the citadel at Tell Bazi(Syria). Residue analysis indicates their use for libation offerings ofbeer and wine. Apparently they had been used as ritual vessels in thetemple during the Mittani period. When they fell out of use, theywere ritually discarded inside the sacred area.

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