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An Inscribed Ceramic Jug from Raqqa

by Marcus Milwright | Talking about art

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Pottery vessels are made to perform everyday tasks, but why would someone choose to cover a jug in writing? This talk examines the inscriptions covering an ancient jug found in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

Unglazed ceramic jug excavated in Raqqa, Syria. Late eighth or early ninth century. Raqqa Archaeological Museum
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