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Cup-and-saucer vessel from Ataruz

JOON-HYUNG PARK

TEMPLE TOOLS. An assortment of ritual artifacts was found scattered throughout the temple’s main sanctuary, including kernoi and cup-and-saucer vessels (above), suggesting that liquid and smoke offerings were made inside the temple while burnt animal offerings were reserved for outdoor altars. Libations could be poured from a kernos or other vessel, while the cup-and-saucer form may have served as a type of incense burner.