241. Plaque in the form of a tree 1.85 x 0.14 in. (4.7 x 0.36 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Shell Extent: 1.85 x 0.14 in. (4.7 x 0.36 cm)
242. Pomegranate carved in the round 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
243. Pommel in the shape of coiled animals 0.91 x 1.57 in. (2.31 x 3.99 cm) Date: -600 - -500ca. 6th century B.C. Geographic region: Eurasian steppes Medium: Gold Extent: 0.91 x 1.57 in. (2.31 x 3.99 cm)
244. Quadruped 2.68 x 6.46 in. (6.81 x 16.41 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Sasanian Medium: Bronze Extent: 2.68 x 6.46 in. (6.81 x 16.41 cm)
245. Reclining calf: lid attachment 0.51 x 1.42 in. (1.3 x 3.61 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.51 x 1.42 in. (1.3 x 3.61 cm)
246. Reclining doe H. 1 3/8 x D. 1 3/4in. (3.5 x 4.5cm) Date: -2600 - -2500ca. 2600–2500 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic IIIa Medium: Gold Extent: H. 1 3/8 x D. 1 3/4in. (3.5 x 4.5cm)
247. Reclining mouflon 2.5 x 4 in. (6.35 x 10.16 cm) Date: -2600 - -1900ca. 2600–1900 B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Marble Extent: 2.5 x 4 in. (6.35 x 10.16 cm)
248. Reclining mouflon L. 28 cm Date: -2600 - -1900ca. 2600–1900 B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Marble Extent: L. 28 cm
249. Rosette 1/2 x 13/16 in. (1.2 x Diam 2.1 cm) Date: -900 - -600ca. 9th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Copper Extent: 1/2 x 13/16 in. (1.2 x Diam 2.1 cm)
250. Rosette 1/8 x 13/16 in. (0.3 x Diam 2 cm) Date: -900 - -600ca. 9th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Copper Extent: 1/8 x 13/16 in. (0.3 x Diam 2 cm)
251. Royal or divine figure with high conical headdress H. 7 in. (17.9 cm) Date: -1800 - -1600ca. 18th–17th century B.C. Geographic region: Syria-Levant Time period: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Bronze Extent: H. 7 in. (17.9 cm)
252. Sculpture fragment 1.62 x 2.75 in. (4.11 x 6.99 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Marble Extent: 1.62 x 2.75 in. (4.11 x 6.99 cm)
253. Seated female 1.26 x 0.63 x 0.71 in. (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.8 cm) Date: -1400 - -1200ca. 14th–13th century B.C. Geographic region: Central Anatolia Time period: Hittite Empire Medium: Silver Extent: 1.26 x 0.63 x 0.71 in. (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.8 cm)
254. Seated female 1.57 x 1.16 in. (3.99 x 2.95 cm) Date: -7250 - -7000ca. late 8th millennium B.C. Geographic region: Syria Time period: Neolithic Medium: Talc Extent: 1.57 x 1.16 in. (3.99 x 2.95 cm)
255. Seated female 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (9 x 9.4 cm) Date: -2250 - -1750ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Bactria-Margiana Time period: Bronze Age Medium: Steatite or chlorite, alabaster Extent: 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (9 x 9.4 cm)
256. Seated female H. 5.1 cm, W. 4.5 cm Date: -5600 - -5000ca. 5600–5000 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia or Syria Time period: Halaf Medium: Ceramic, paint Extent: H. 5.1 cm, W. 4.5 cm
257. Seated female figure 2.3 x 1.67 in. (5.84 x 4.24 cm) Date: -2700 - -2500ca. 2700–2500 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic II-IIIa Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 2.3 x 1.67 in. (5.84 x 4.24 cm)
258. Seated female figure H. 12.9 cm (5 1/8 in.) Date: -2700 - -2600ca. 2700–2600 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell Agrab Time period: Early Dynastic II Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 12.9 cm (5 1/8 in.)
259. Seated figure 0.89 x 0.59 in. (2.26 x 1.5 cm) Date: -8000 - -7000ca. late 8th millennium B.C. Geographic region: Syria Time period: Neolithic Medium: Limestone Extent: 0.89 x 0.59 in. (2.26 x 1.5 cm)
260. Seated figure 1.5 x 0.75 in. (3.81 x 1.91 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Limestone, black Extent: 1.5 x 0.75 in. (3.81 x 1.91 cm)