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Tliese have distinct, thickened rims with bevelled interior surfaces. In addition,
they frequently show the horizontal ridge design that is the hallmark of the Barbar
II pottery. Complex hole-mouths such as these virtually replace the simple form
characteristic of the lower levels. Tliis change apparently takes place between
levels 22 and 23. The plain-rimmed hole-mouths of the Barbar I levels are replaced
by the new form, but hole-mouths still maintain an average of 22.6 percent of the
total assemblage. A short, tubular spout (vessel 52g) is also a feature of the upper
levels. Although not common, hole-mouths with this spout are limited to the
Barbar II sequence. Exceptional rim forms are shown by Figures 52a-e. While also
shaped from "Barbar ware”, these rims are not as common as the complex hole-
mouths.
TTie deep vessel 52d is similar to Mesopotamian forms used during the
Isin-Larsa through Old Babylonian periods (ca. 2000-1600 B.C.; J. Frank, personal
communication). Complex hole-mouths 52g-m seem to be a local design associated
with Barbar n settlements.
Miscellaneous Wares
Of the pottery shown in Figure 53, only a few pieces warrant comment. The rest
are included in the hope that others will recognize them. TTie small bowl 53c has
Mesopotamian parallels, but from a quite broad temporal range. It is reported as

Fig. 52. Barbar n Cooking Wares.

a. A520, Level 19; Barbar ware.
b. A520, Level 19; Barbar ware.
c. A520, Level 19; Barbar ware.
d. A520, Level 19; Barbar ware,
e. A520, Level 19; Barbar ware.
f. A520, Level 20; Barbar ware.
g. A520, Level 18; Barbar ware.
h. A520, Level 18; Barbar ware.
i. A520, Level 18; Barbar ware.
J. A520, Level 18; Barbar ware.
k. A520, Level 18; Barbar ware.
l. A520, Level 17; medium sand-tempered, light red-brown ware.
m. A520, Level 17; Barbar ware.