Shouldered Beaker from Nuzi Palace Room K32, Stratum II
1500-1350 BCE
Description
Shouldered, light gray terracotta beaker with narrow foot. The tapered body is smooth, without the dimples common on vessels of this type. The underside of the base is irregularly concave. The foot is slightly chipped. Significant charring darkens the exterior of the vessel.
Dimensions
16.1 x 7.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Provenance
Excavated from Yorghan Tepe, Iraq
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