961. Sherd 3.25 x 3.5 in. (8.26 x 8.89 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.25 x 3.5 in. (8.26 x 8.89 cm)
962. Sealing with inscribed stamp seal impressions 0.79 in. (2.01 cm) Date: 500 - 700ca. 6th–7th century Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 0.79 in. (2.01 cm)
963. Scarab seal Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.29 cm Height: 0.81 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm Date: -1786 - -1650ca. 1786–1650 B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Dynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos Medium: Steatite, white Extent: Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.29 cm Height: 0.81 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm
964. Scarab seal Seal Face: 1.37 x 1.9 cm Height: 0.82 cm String Hole: 0.25 cm Date: -1700 - -1560ca. 1700–1560 B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Dynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos Medium: Steatite, bone colored Extent: Seal Face: 1.37 x 1.9 cm Height: 0.82 cm String Hole: 0.25 cm
965. Jar handle with seal impression 3.75 x 8.25 in. (9.53 x 20.96 cm) Date: -725 - -600ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.75 x 8.25 in. (9.53 x 20.96 cm)
966. Jar handle with seal impression 4.5 x 2.75 in. (11.43 x 6.99 cm) Date: -725 - -600ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.5 x 2.75 in. (11.43 x 6.99 cm)
967. Jar handle with a seal impression 4 x 2.25 in. (10.16 x 5.72 cm) Date: -725 - -600ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4 x 2.25 in. (10.16 x 5.72 cm)
968. Sherd 3.5 x 1.12 x 6.25 in. (8.89 x 2.84 x 15.88 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.5 x 1.12 x 6.25 in. (8.89 x 2.84 x 15.88 cm)
969. Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Chalcedony, yellow Extent: 0.63 in. (1.6 cm)
970. Sherd 1.25 x 3.37 in. (3.18 x 8.56 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.25 x 3.37 in. (3.18 x 8.56 cm)
971. Solidus of Heraclius 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Date: 610 - 641ca. A.D. 610–41 Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Byzantine Medium: Gold Extent: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
972. Fluted bowl H. 11.1 cm Date: -521 - -405ca. 6th–5th century B.C. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Achaemenid Medium: Gold Extent: H. 11.1 cm
973. Horse blinker carved in relief with a seated sphinx 4.13 x 7.32 in. (10.49 x 18.59 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.13 x 7.32 in. (10.49 x 18.59 cm)
974. Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) Date: -1700 - -1500ca. 17th–16th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiasaid to be from Dilbat Time period: late Old Babylonian–early Kassite Medium: Carnelian Extent: 0.87 in. (2.21 cm)
975. Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) Date: -1700 - -1500ca. 17th–16th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiasaid to be from Dilbat Time period: late Old Babylonian–early Kassite Medium: Feldspar Extent: 0.87 in. (2.21 cm)
976. Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) Date: -1700 - -1500ca. 17th–16th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiasaid to be from Dilbat Time period: late Old Babylonian–early Kassite Medium: Agate Extent: 0.87 in. (2.21 cm)
977. Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses 1.12 in. (2.84 cm) Date: -1700 - -1500ca. 17th–16th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiasaid to be from Dilbat Time period: late Old Babylonian–early Kassite Medium: Agate Extent: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
978. Stamp seal 0.7 in. (1.78 cm) Date: 100 - 200ca. 2nd century A.D. Geographic region: Indus region Medium: Glass paste Extent: 0.7 in. (1.78 cm)
979. Stamp seal 0.95 x 0.7 in. (2.41 x 1.78 cm) Date: 200 - 400ca. 3rd–4th century A.D. Geographic region: Indus region Time period: Gandhara Medium: Bronze Extent: 0.95 x 0.7 in. (2.41 x 1.78 cm)
980. Stamp seal 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Central Asia Time period: Kushan Medium: Quartz, crystal Extent: 0.5 in. (1.27 cm)
981. Seal ring: horned animals flanking a tree 1 in. (2.5 cm) Date: -1000 - -700ca. 10th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Iran, LuristanSurkh Dum Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Bronze Extent: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
982. Cylinder seal 1.04 in. (2.64 cm) Date: -1900 - -1500ca. 19th–16th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Hematite Extent: 1.04 in. (2.64 cm)
983. Orthostat relief: lion-hunt scene H. 22 in. (56 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: SyriaTell Halaf (ancient Guzana) Time period: Neo-Hittite Medium: Basalt, paint Extent: H. 22 in. (56 cm)
984. Orthostat relief: lion attacking a deer 28.35 x 17.52 x 8.46 in. (72.01 x 44.5 x 21.49 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: SyriaTell Halaf (ancient Guzana) Time period: Neo-Hittite Medium: Limestone, paint Extent: 28.35 x 17.52 x 8.46 in. (72.01 x 44.5 x 21.49 cm)
985. Orthostat relief: winged human-headed lion 26.18 x 14.76 x 7.87 in. (66.5 x 37.49 x 19.99 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: SyriaTell Halaf (ancient Guzana) Time period: Neo-Hittite Medium: Basalt Extent: 26.18 x 14.76 x 7.87 in. (66.5 x 37.49 x 19.99 cm)
986. Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) 1.5 x 0.38 in. (3.81 x 0.97 cm) Date: -2600 - -1900ca. 2600–1900 B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Steatite, burnt, glazed Extent: 1.5 x 0.38 in. (3.81 x 0.97 cm)
987. Stamp seal and modern impression: unicorn and incense burner (?) 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 1 cm) Date: -2600 - -1900ca. 2600–1900 B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Burnt steatite Extent: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 1 cm)
988. Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal Seal Face: 3.44 x 1.86 cm Height: 0.9 cm Date: -3000 - -20003rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Steatite, light brown Extent: Seal Face: 3.44 x 1.86 cm Height: 0.9 cm
989. Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces Seal Face: 2.45 x 1.95 cm Height: 0.98 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm Date: -1400 - -1300ca. 1400–1300 B.C. Geographic region: Anatolia or Syria Time period: Hittite Empire Medium: Black steatite Extent: Seal Face: 2.45 x 1.95 cm Height: 0.98 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm
990. Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription Seal Face: 3.87 x 3.87 cm Height: 1.97 cm Date: -2600 - -1900ca. 2600–1900 B.C. Geographic region: Indus Valley Time period: Mature Harappan Medium: Steatite, burnt Extent: Seal Face: 3.87 x 3.87 cm Height: 1.97 cm
991. Relief: fragments of a siege scene 7.01 x 7.95 in. (17.81 x 20.19 cm) Date: -704 - -681ca. 704–681 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNineveh Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 7.01 x 7.95 in. (17.81 x 20.19 cm)
992. Fragmentary cuneiform inscription 2.07 x 1.67 in. (5.26 x 4.24 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNineveh Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Stone Extent: 2.07 x 1.67 in. (5.26 x 4.24 cm)
993. Miniature corbel in the shape of a hand 3 7/8 × 8 3/4 × 2 5/16 in. (9.8 × 22.2 × 5.9 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 3 7/8 × 8 3/4 × 2 5/16 in. (9.8 × 22.2 × 5.9 cm)
994. Brick with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II 4.49 x 14.02 x 14.49 in. (11.4 x 35.61 x 36.8 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.49 x 14.02 x 14.49 in. (11.4 x 35.61 x 36.8 cm)
995. Cylinder seal H. 4.2 x Diam. 2.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.) Date: -2500 - -2350ca. 2500–2350 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic IIIb Medium: Stone Extent: H. 4.2 x Diam. 2.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.)