1. Animal head carved in the round 0.55 x 0.59 x 0.91 in. (1.4 x 1.5 x 2.31 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.55 x 0.59 x 0.91 in. (1.4 x 1.5 x 2.31 cm)
2. Archivolt fragment with vegetal design 14.96 x 42.99 in. (38 x 109.19 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: 14.96 x 42.99 in. (38 x 109.19 cm)
3. Assyrian Crown-Prince 26 1/8 x 14 x 1 1/8 in. (66.5 x 35.5 x 2.8 cm) Date: -704 - -681ca. 704–681 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNineveh Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 26 1/8 x 14 x 1 1/8 in. (66.5 x 35.5 x 2.8 cm)
4. Battle scene of Assyrians storming a citadel 49 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (125.7 x 85.1 cm) Date: -704 - -681ca. 704–681 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNineveh Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 49 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (125.7 x 85.1 cm)
5. Border strip 0.43 x 4.02 in. (1.09 x 10.21 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.43 x 4.02 in. (1.09 x 10.21 cm)
6. Border strip 0.63 x 1.89 in. (1.6 x 4.8 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.63 x 1.89 in. (1.6 x 4.8 cm)
7. Border strip 0.67 x 2.24 in. (1.7 x 5.69 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.67 x 2.24 in. (1.7 x 5.69 cm)
8. Border strip 0.79 x 2.4 in. (2.01 x 6.1 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.79 x 2.4 in. (2.01 x 6.1 cm)
9. Border strip a) L. 5.2 cm x W. 1.4 cm x Th. .2 cm b) L. 7.1 cm x W. 1.4 cm x Th. .3 cm Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: a) L. 5.2 cm x W. 1.4 cm x Th. .2 cm b) L. 7.1 cm x W. 1.4 cm x Th. .3 cm
10. Ceramic imitation of bronze roller with two kilted figures H. 8.8 cm x W. 7.5 cm x D. 1.4 cm Date: -2100 - -1750ca. 2100–1750 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia or Syria Time period: Ur III–Isin-Larsa Medium: Ceramic Extent: H. 8.8 cm x W. 7.5 cm x D. 1.4 cm
11. Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze 2.28 x 1.26 x 0.28 in. (5.79 x 3.2 x 0.71 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.28 x 1.26 x 0.28 in. (5.79 x 3.2 x 0.71 cm)
12. Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower 4.37 x 1.54 x 0.53 in. (11.1 x 3.91 x 1.35 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.37 x 1.54 x 0.53 in. (11.1 x 3.91 x 1.35 cm)
13. Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures 1.54 x 4.69 x 0.63 in. (3.91 x 11.91 x 1.6 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.54 x 4.69 x 0.63 in. (3.91 x 11.91 x 1.6 cm)
14. Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword 1.38 x 1.65 x 0.2 in. (3.51 x 4.19 x 0.51 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.38 x 1.65 x 0.2 in. (3.51 x 4.19 x 0.51 cm)
15. Cloisonné furniture plaque with two griffins in a floral landscape H. 4 1/8 x W. 4 11/16 x D. 7/16in. (10.5 x 11.9 x 1.1cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 4 1/8 x W. 4 11/16 x D. 7/16in. (10.5 x 11.9 x 1.1cm)
16. Cylinder with a ritual scene 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Date: -2000 - -1600early 2nd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Iransaid to be from Geoy Tepe Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
17. Disc with sphinxes and winged bulls 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) Date: -1000 - -800ca. 10th–9th century B.C. Geographic region: Western Iran Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Bronze Extent: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
18. Door lintel with lion-griffins and vase with lotus leaf 28 1/8 × 66 1/2 × 4 in. (71.4 × 168.9 cm × 10.2 cm) Date: 100 - 220ca. 2nd–early 3rd century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaHatra Time period: Parthian Medium: Limestone Extent: 28 1/8 × 66 1/2 × 4 in. (71.4 × 168.9 cm × 10.2 cm)
19. Female figure wearing jewelry 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (6.7 x 4.3 x 3.1 cm) Date: -2100 - -1750ca. 2100–1750 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III–Isin-Larsa Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (6.7 x 4.3 x 3.1 cm)
20. Figurine plaque: bearded man playing a drum 3.74 x 1.5 in. (9.5 x 3.81 cm) Date: -700 - -500ca. 7th–6th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.74 x 1.5 in. (9.5 x 3.81 cm)
21. 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)
22. Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief 6 3/4 in. (17 cm) Date: -3300 - -2900ca. 3300–2900 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 6 3/4 in. (17 cm)
23. 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)
24. 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)
25. 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)
26. 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)
27. 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)
28. 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)
29. Fragmentary plaque 2.25 x 5.62 in. (5.72 x 14.27 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: Iransaid to be from Ziwiye Time period: Iron Age III Medium: Gold Extent: 2.25 x 5.62 in. (5.72 x 14.27 cm)
30. Fragmentary plaques and a figure of an ibex 1.18 x 5.25 in. (3 x 13.34 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: Iransaid to be from Ziwiye Time period: Iron Age, Scythian Medium: Gold Extent: 1.18 x 5.25 in. (3 x 13.34 cm)
31. Fragments of plaque with fantastic creatures 3.74 x 2.52 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: Iran, LuristanSurkh Dum Time period: Iron Age III Medium: Bronze Extent: 3.74 x 2.52 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
32. Frieze 12.75 x 17 x 2.5 in. (32.39 x 43.18 x 6.35 cm) Date: 600 - 800ca. 7th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: IranNizamabad Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Stucco, originally painted and gilded Extent: 12.75 x 17 x 2.5 in. (32.39 x 43.18 x 6.35 cm)
33. Furniture element 0.94 x 1.38 x 0.16 in. (2.39 x 3.51 x 0.41 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory Extent: 0.94 x 1.38 x 0.16 in. (2.39 x 3.51 x 0.41 cm)
34. Furniture element 1.34 x 1.1 in. (3.4 x 2.79 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.34 x 1.1 in. (3.4 x 2.79 cm)
35. Furniture element 1.83 x 1.85 in. (4.65 x 4.7 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), gold leaf Extent: 1.83 x 1.85 in. (4.65 x 4.7 cm)
36. Furniture element 2.93 x 1.18 in. (7.44 x 3 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.93 x 1.18 in. (7.44 x 3 cm)
37. Furniture element 3.27 x 2.09 in. (8.31 x 5.31 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory, paint, gold, paste Extent: 3.27 x 2.09 in. (8.31 x 5.31 cm)
38. Furniture element 3.41 x 4.09 x 2.68 in. (8.66 x 10.39 x 6.81 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory Extent: 3.41 x 4.09 x 2.68 in. (8.66 x 10.39 x 6.81 cm)
39. Furniture element 3.82 x 2.32 in. (9.7 x 5.89 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory, gold foil Extent: 3.82 x 2.32 in. (9.7 x 5.89 cm)
40. Furniture element with a monkey 1.02 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.8 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.02 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.8 cm)
41. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a cow suckling a calf 2.36 x 3.86 in. (5.99 x 9.8 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.36 x 3.86 in. (5.99 x 9.8 cm)
42. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a female figure 4.33 x 2.2 x 0.31 in. (11 x 5.59 x 0.79 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.33 x 2.2 x 0.31 in. (11 x 5.59 x 0.79 cm)
43. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above H. 10 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 x Th. 5/16 in. (26.7 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 10 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 x Th. 5/16 in. (26.7 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm)
44. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure slaying a griffin H. 4 1/8 x W. 4 11/16 x D. 7/16 in. (10.5 x 11.9 x 1.1 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 4 1/8 x W. 4 11/16 x D. 7/16 in. (10.5 x 11.9 x 1.1 cm)
45. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a stag grazing among plants 2.25 x 4 in. (5.72 x 10.16 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.25 x 4 in. (5.72 x 10.16 cm)
46. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures H. 4 x W. 2 1/2 x Th. 7/16 in. (10.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 4 x W. 2 1/2 x Th. 7/16 in. (10.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 cm)
47. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” 3.13 x 1.83 in. (7.95 x 4.65 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory, gold Extent: 3.13 x 1.83 in. (7.95 x 4.65 cm)
48. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged, falcon-headed sphinx 4.37 x 3.23 x 0.24 in. (11.1 x 8.2 x 0.61 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.37 x 3.23 x 0.24 in. (11.1 x 8.2 x 0.61 cm)