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Introduction
Bitumen is used for both functional purposes and decoration on vessels. It can be used to repair broken vessels as a binding agent, and as a waterproofing material. Bitumen decoration is usually applied to the neck and rim, normally in solid bands. Some variations of bitumen painted decorations occur such as dotted patterns or amorphous designs. Bitumen painted vessels are predominately found during the UrIII/Isin-Larsa period.
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