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Finds from the ābi
It is believed that the head of this statuette with the small holes on the sides, had a special use. It was found in a pit near the ābi, and it was probably used in special rituals there, such as burning some kinds of perfume.
It is believed that this small anthropomorphic jar, represents the goddess of the underworld. It was found inside the ābi. Hurrian texts revealed that a perfumed liquid would be poured during the sacrifice ritual, and that this jar was probably used for this purpose.
The spout of this pig shaped jar was found inside the ābi. Piglets and dog puppies where amongst the most used animals for sacrifice in this structure. Here on this sealing we see the queen with a small pig.
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