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title: Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2268/mesopotamian-ceramic-objects-used-in-magical-litur/
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# Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2268.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2268.jpg)

## Image Caption

Three rounded ceramic objects with saw-teeth-like margins. They have small holes on both the ventral and the dorsal aspects. Upon moving them, a sound comes out as if there is a small object inside them. May have been used in religious settings, sorcery, or magical liturgy. [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), old Babylonian era, 2000-1500 BCE.

Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, January 30). Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2268/mesopotamian-ceramic-objects-used-in-magical-litur/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 30, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2268/mesopotamian-ceramic-objects-used-in-magical-litur/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mesopotamian Ceramic Objects Used in Magical Liturgy." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Jan 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2268/mesopotamian-ceramic-objects-used-in-magical-litur/>.

## License & Copyright

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