1. Alabastron with duck handles 3.46 x 1.3 in. (8.79 x 3.3 cm)

Date:

-1000 - 1000
1st millennium B.C.–A.D.1st millennium

Geographic region:

Aegean or eastern Mediterranean

Medium:

Glass

Extent:

3.46 x 1.3 in. (8.79 x 3.3 cm)

2. Belt buckle or pendant 1.57 x 0.79 in. (3.99 x 2.01 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

1.57 x 0.79 in. (3.99 x 2.01 cm)

3. Bracelet 2.32 in. (5.89 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

2.32 in. (5.89 cm)

4. Bracelet fragment (?) 2.05 in. (5.21 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

2.05 in. (5.21 cm)

5. Circular container with pierced handle 5.38 in. (13.67 cm)

Date:

700 - 1000
ca. 8th–10th century

Geographic region:

Caucasus region

Medium:

Wood (maple tree, burl)

Extent:

5.38 in. (13.67 cm)

6. Coin 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Date:

1068 - 1077
ca. A.D. 1068–77

Geographic region:

Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr

Time period:

Sung Dynasty

Medium:

Copper

Extent:

1 in. (2.5 cm)

7. Comb 4.12 x 2 in. (10.46 x 5.08 cm)

Date:

700 - 1000
ca. 8th–10th century

Geographic region:

Caucasus region

Medium:

Wood (fruitwood)

Extent:

4.12 x 2 in. (10.46 x 5.08 cm)

8. Dinar 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)

Date:

1177 - 1194
ca. A.D. 1177–94

Geographic region:

Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr

Time period:

early Islamic

Medium:

Gold (base)

Extent:

15/16 in. (2.4 cm)

9. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief 9.72 x 13.78 in. (24.69 x 35 cm)

Creator:

Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869)

Date:

1860 - 1860
A.D. 1860 (drawing)

Geographic region:

Iran

Medium:

Paper, ink

Extent:

9.72 x 13.78 in. (24.69 x 35 cm)

10. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)

Creator:

Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869)

Date:

1860 - 1860
A.D. 1860 (drawing)

Geographic region:

Iran

Medium:

Paper, ink

Extent:

12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)

11. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Ardashir I (r. A.D. 224-241) and the Zoroastrian divinity Ahura Mazda at Naqsh-i Rustam, southern Iran 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)

Creator:

Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869)

Date:

1860 - 1860
A.D. 1860 (drawing)

Geographic region:

Iran

Medium:

Paper, pencil, ink

Extent:

12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)

12. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Shapur I (r. A.D. 241-272) and members of his court at Naqsh-i Radjab, southern Iran 13.78 x 15.75 in. (35 x 40.01 cm)

Creator:

Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869)

Date:

1860 - 1860
A.D. 1860 (drawing)

Geographic region:

Iran

Medium:

Paper, pencil, ink

Extent:

13.78 x 15.75 in. (35 x 40.01 cm)

13. Dropper 1.37 x 3.18 in. (3.48 x 8.08 cm)

Date:

600 - 1000
ca. A.D. 7th–10th century

Geographic region:

Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr

Time period:

late Sasanian–early Islamic

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

1.37 x 3.18 in. (3.48 x 8.08 cm)

14. Jug 3.94 in. (10.01 cm)

Date:

800 - 1000
ca. 9th–10th century A.D.

Geographic region:

Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr

Time period:

early Islamic

Medium:

Ceramic

Extent:

3.94 in. (10.01 cm)

15. Lamp 12.52 in. (31.8 cm)

Date:

800 - 1000
A.D. 9th–10th century

Geographic region:

Central Asia

Time period:

early Islamic

Medium:

Ceramic

Extent:

12.52 in. (31.8 cm)

16. Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x 0.5 cm

Date:

-5000 - 1000
5th millennium B.C., inscription ca. 10th century A.D.

Geographic region:

Western Iran (?)

Time period:

Chalcolithic, early Islamic

Medium:

Steatite, black

Extent:

Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x 0.5 cm

17. Ornament (?) 0.98 x 0.91 in. (2.49 x 2.31 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

0.98 x 0.91 in. (2.49 x 2.31 cm)

18. Ornament 1.65 x 0.71 in. (4.19 x 1.8 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

1.65 x 0.71 in. (4.19 x 1.8 cm)

19. Ornament 1.65 x 1.34 in. (4.19 x 3.4 cm)

Date:

1 - 1000
A.D. 1st millennium (?)

Geographic region:

Anatolia (?)

Medium:

Bronze

Extent:

1.65 x 1.34 in. (4.19 x 3.4 cm)

20. Oval container 2.12 x 6.12 in. (5.38 x 15.54 cm)

Date:

700 - 1000
ca. 8th–10th century

Geographic region:

Caucasus region

Medium:

Wood, birch bark, paint

Extent:

2.12 x 6.12 in. (5.38 x 15.54 cm)