193. Plaque with face of the demon Humbaba 3 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 cm) Date: -2000 - -1600ca. 2000–1600 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 cm)
194. Whetstone 15.12 in. (38.4 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Stone Extent: 15.12 in. (38.4 cm)
195. Openwork furniture plaque with a striding, ram-headed sphinx H. 3 1/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5/16 in. (7.8 x 8 x 0.8 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 3 1/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5/16 in. (7.8 x 8 x 0.8 cm)
196. Openwork plaque with a sphinx striding through a floral landscape 2.99 x 2.95 x 0.35 in. (7.59 x 7.49 x 0.89 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.99 x 2.95 x 0.35 in. (7.59 x 7.49 x 0.89 cm)
197. Plaque carved in relief with sphinx trampling figure 2.13 x 2.6 x 0.3 in. (5.41 x 6.6 x 0.76 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.13 x 2.6 x 0.3 in. (5.41 x 6.6 x 0.76 cm)
198. Plaque carved in relief with kneeling figure 1.77 x 1.3 x 0.91 in. (4.5 x 3.3 x 2.31 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.77 x 1.3 x 0.91 in. (4.5 x 3.3 x 2.31 cm)
199. Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx H. 3 7/16 x W. 4 1/16 x Th. 13/16 in. (8.8 x 10.3 x 2.1 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 3 7/16 x W. 4 1/16 x Th. 13/16 in. (8.8 x 10.3 x 2.1 cm)
200. Openwork furniture plaque with sphinx striding through a floral landscape 8.74 x 4.53 x 0.75 in. (22.2 x 11.51 x 1.91 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 8.74 x 4.53 x 0.75 in. (22.2 x 11.51 x 1.91 cm)
201. Openwork furniture plaque with a cow suckling a calf 1.73 x 3.19 x 0.59 in. (4.39 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.73 x 3.19 x 0.59 in. (4.39 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm)
202. Furniture plaque carved in relief with sphinx 2.44 x 2.99 x 0.31 in. (6.2 x 7.59 x 0.79 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.44 x 2.99 x 0.31 in. (6.2 x 7.59 x 0.79 cm)
203. Threshold pavement slab with a carpet design 33 x 29 in. (83.8 x 73.7 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Nineveh Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 33 x 29 in. (83.8 x 73.7 cm)
204. Molded plaque: bull-men flanking a tree trunk surmounted by a sun disc 3.86 x 2.87 in. (9.8 x 7.29 cm) Date: -2000 - -1600ca. 2000–1600 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.86 x 2.87 in. (9.8 x 7.29 cm)
205. Molded plaque: king or a god carrying a mace H. 12.1 cm, W. 7.1 cm Date: -2000 - -1700ca. 2000–1700 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Isin-Larsa–early Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: H. 12.1 cm, W. 7.1 cm
206. Molded plaque: couple 5 x 2 7/8 in. (12.7 x 7.3 cm) Date: -2000 - -1700ca. 2000–1700 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Isin-Larsa–early Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5 x 2 7/8 in. (12.7 x 7.3 cm)
207. Wall decoration with floral and vegetal design 17.24 x 16.73 in. (43.79 x 42.49 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 17.24 x 16.73 in. (43.79 x 42.49 cm)
208. Wall decoration with geometric and vegetal design 8.5 x 15 in. (21.59 x 38.1 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 8.5 x 15 in. (21.59 x 38.1 cm)
209. Wall decoration with vegetal design 8.74 x 14.49 in. (22.2 x 36.8 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 8.74 x 14.49 in. (22.2 x 36.8 cm)
210. Wall decoration with pomegranates in palmettes 9.37 x 9.76 in. (23.8 x 24.79 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 9.37 x 9.76 in. (23.8 x 24.79 cm)
211. Wall panel with a guinea fowl H. 10 1/2 x W. 9 3/4 in. (26.7 x 24.8 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: H. 10 1/2 x W. 9 3/4 in. (26.7 x 24.8 cm)
212. Fragment of a wall decoration with part of a bird 5 x 9 in. (12.7 x 22.86 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 5 x 9 in. (12.7 x 22.86 cm)
213. Fragment of a wall decoration with wine jar 2.62 x 5.5 in. (6.65 x 13.97 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 2.62 x 5.5 in. (6.65 x 13.97 cm)
214. Fragment of a wall decoration with a reclining youth 8.46 x 9.02 in. (21.49 x 22.91 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 8.46 x 9.02 in. (21.49 x 22.91 cm)
215. Fragment of a wall decoration with a figure playing a harp 8 x 4.5 in. (20.32 x 11.43 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 8 x 4.5 in. (20.32 x 11.43 cm)
216. Fragment of a wall decoration with a flying bird 5.5 x 5.63 in. (13.97 x 14.3 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 5.5 x 5.63 in. (13.97 x 14.3 cm)
217. Wall panel with a charging boar H. 11 5/8 x W. 15 in. (29.5 x 38.1 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: H. 11 5/8 x W. 15 in. (29.5 x 38.1 cm)
218. Fragment of a wall decoration with a female dancer 11 x 7.25 in. (27.94 x 18.42 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 11 x 7.25 in. (27.94 x 18.42 cm)
219. Wall decoration with a grapevine 7.5 x 10.25 in. (19.05 x 26.04 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 7.5 x 10.25 in. (19.05 x 26.04 cm)
220. Wall decoration with pomegranates in palmettes 12.52 x 12.01 in. (31.8 x 30.51 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 12.52 x 12.01 in. (31.8 x 30.51 cm)
221. Wall decoration with birds and vegetal design 12.5 x 12.5 in. (31.75 x 31.75 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 12.5 x 12.5 in. (31.75 x 31.75 cm)
222. Wall panel with a charging bear H. 11 5/8 x W. 15 in. (29.5 x 38.1 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: H. 11 5/8 x W. 15 in. (29.5 x 38.1 cm)
223. Relief fragment 3.75 x 3.5 in. (9.53 x 8.89 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 3.75 x 3.5 in. (9.53 x 8.89 cm)
224. Plaque 7.62 x 4 in. (19.35 x 10.16 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Marble Extent: 7.62 x 4 in. (19.35 x 10.16 cm)
225. Plaque 6.25 x 3.12 in. (15.88 x 7.92 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Marble Extent: 6.25 x 3.12 in. (15.88 x 7.92 cm)
226. Relief fragment 5.5 x 4.75 in. (13.97 x 12.07 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 5.5 x 4.75 in. (13.97 x 12.07 cm)
227. Foreign groom in a tributary procession 19 1/4 x 31 in. (48.9 x 78.7 cm) Date: -721 - -705ca. 721–705 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaKhorsabad (ancient Dur-Sharrukin) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 19 1/4 x 31 in. (48.9 x 78.7 cm)
228. Furniture plaque: lion 2.87 x 1.38 in. (7.29 x 3.51 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory (hippopotamus) Extent: 2.87 x 1.38 in. (7.29 x 3.51 cm)
229. Plaque 2.25 x 2.75 in. (5.72 x 6.99 cm) Date: -500 - -300ca. 5th–4th century B.C. Geographic region: Eurasian steppes Medium: Gold Extent: 2.25 x 2.75 in. (5.72 x 6.99 cm)
230. Relief fragment 8 x 4.5 in. (20.32 x 11.43 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 8 x 4.5 in. (20.32 x 11.43 cm)
231. Relief fragment 5.25 x 4 in. (13.34 x 10.16 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 5.25 x 4 in. (13.34 x 10.16 cm)
232. Relief fragment 5.25 x 3.75 in. (13.34 x 9.53 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 5.25 x 3.75 in. (13.34 x 9.53 cm)
233. Relief fragment 9.5 x 7 in. (24.13 x 17.78 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 9.5 x 7 in. (24.13 x 17.78 cm)
234. Relief fragment 6 x 4.25 in. (15.24 x 10.8 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 6 x 4.25 in. (15.24 x 10.8 cm)
235. Relief fragment 4 x 3.12 in. (10.16 x 7.92 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 4 x 3.12 in. (10.16 x 7.92 cm)
236. Relief fragment 4.75 x 3.25 in. (12.07 x 8.26 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 4.75 x 3.25 in. (12.07 x 8.26 cm)
237. Relief fragment 9.5 x 5.25 in. (24.13 x 13.34 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 9.5 x 5.25 in. (24.13 x 13.34 cm)
238. Relief fragment 5.5 x 4.75 in. (13.97 x 12.07 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 5.5 x 4.75 in. (13.97 x 12.07 cm)
239. Relief fragment 6 x 3.5 in. (15.24 x 8.89 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 6 x 3.5 in. (15.24 x 8.89 cm)
240. Relief fragment 5 x 3.75 in. (12.7 x 9.53 cm) Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco Extent: 5 x 3.75 in. (12.7 x 9.53 cm)