577. Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) Date: -2000 - -1000ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Hematite Extent: H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
578. 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)
579. Cylinder seal with ritual scene H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Hematite Extent: H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
580. Cylinder seal: contest scene H. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Agate Extent: H. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
581. Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper H. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm) Date: -2028 - -2004ca. 2028–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Hematite Extent: H. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm)
582. Door socket 11.3 x 10.16 x 8.11 in. (28.7 x 25.81 x 20.6 cm) Date: -2094 - -2047ca. 2094–2047 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Stone Extent: 11.3 x 10.16 x 8.11 in. (28.7 x 25.81 x 20.6 cm)
583. Eye bead (?) 1.6 x 1.9 in. (4.06 x 4.83 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Onyx Extent: 1.6 x 1.9 in. (4.06 x 4.83 cm)
584. Foundation figure of Ur-Namma holding a basket H. 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.) Date: -2112 - -2095ca. 2112–2095 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Copper alloy Extent: H. 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)
585. Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn 1 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm) Date: -700 - -300ca. mid 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Clay Extent: 1 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm)
586. Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn 2.17 x 2.24 x 1.22 in. (5.5 x 5.7 x 2.85 cm) Date: -1 - -1ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Clay Extent: 2.17 x 2.24 x 1.22 in. (5.5 x 5.7 x 2.85 cm)
587. Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn 2.17 x 2.24 x 1.22 in. (5.5 x 5.7 x 2.85 cm) Date: -1 - -1ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Clay Extent: 2.17 x 2.24 x 1.22 in. (5.5 x 5.7 x 2.85 cm)
588. Fragment of inscribed prism (kudurru) 3 x 4 x .75 in. (7.62 x 10.16 x 1.9 cm) Date: -700 - -500ca. 7th–6th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaBabylon (?) Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Clay Extent: 3 x 4 x .75 in. (7.62 x 10.16 x 1.9 cm)
589. 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)
590. Fragments of male worshiper H. 6 in. Date: -2600 - -2500ca. 2600–2500 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic IIIa Medium: Limestone Extent: H. 6 in.
591. Furniture plaque carved in high relief with two Egyptianizing figures flanking a volute tree H. 4 7/8 x W. 3 1/16 x Th. 7/16 in. (12.4 x 7.7 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 7/8 x W. 3 1/16 x Th. 7/16 in. (12.4 x 7.7 x 1.1 cm)
592. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure 3.9 x 2.01 x 1.73 in. (9.91 x 5.11 x 4.39 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 3.9 x 2.01 x 1.73 in. (9.91 x 5.11 x 4.39 cm)
593. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a griffin in a floral landscape H. 3 1/16 x W. 2 3/8 x Th. 3/8 in. (7.8 x 6.1 x 1 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. 2 3/8 x Th. 3/8 in. (7.8 x 6.1 x 1 cm)
594. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, falcon-headed winged sphinx supported by two kneeling figures 5.91 x 2.32 x 0.39 in. (15.01 x 5.89 x 0.99 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 5.91 x 2.32 x 0.39 in. (15.01 x 5.89 x 0.99 cm)
595. Furniture plaque carved in relief with stylized tree 2.99 x 2.44 x 0.43 in. (7.59 x 6.2 x 1.09 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.99 x 2.44 x 0.43 in. (7.59 x 6.2 x 1.09 cm)
596. Glazed brick 15 x 12.75 in. (38.1 x 32.39 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 15 x 12.75 in. (38.1 x 32.39 cm)
597. 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)
598. Human-headed bison 4.53 x 4.53 in. (11.51 x 11.51 cm) Date: -2080 - -2080ca. 2080 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Serpentine (lizardite) Extent: 4.53 x 4.53 in. (11.51 x 11.51 cm)
599. Human-headed winged bull (lamassu) H. 123 1/2 x W. 26 1/2 x D. 122 in., 15999.8 lb. (313.7 x 67.3 x 309.9 cm, 7257.4 kg) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 123 1/2 x W. 26 1/2 x D. 122 in., 15999.8 lb. (313.7 x 67.3 x 309.9 cm, 7257.4 kg)
600. Human-headed winged lion (lamassu) H. 122 1/2 x W. 24 1/2 x D. 109 in., 15999.8 lb. (311.2 x 62.2 x 276.9 cm, 7257.4 kg) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 122 1/2 x W. 24 1/2 x D. 109 in., 15999.8 lb. (311.2 x 62.2 x 276.9 cm, 7257.4 kg)
601. Incantation bowl with Aramaic inscription 2.13 in. (5.41 cm) Date: 5 - 5ca. 5th–6th century A.D. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic, paint Extent: 2.13 in. (5.41 cm)
602. Incantation bowl with Aramaic inscription 2.75 in. (6.99 cm) Date: 5 - 5ca. 5th–6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.75 in. (6.99 cm)
603. Incantation bowl with Mandaic inscription 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) Date: 5 - 5ca. 5th–6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.25 in. (8.26 cm)
604. Incantation bowl with pseudo-Aramaic inscription 1.85 in. (4.7 cm) Date: 5 - 5ca. 5th–6th century A.D. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic, paint Extent: 1.85 in. (4.7 cm)
605. Inscribed brick 36 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm (14 1/8 x 7 x 3 1/2 in.) Date: -2000 - -1900ca. 20th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaEshnunna (modern Tell Asmar) Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 36 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm (14 1/8 x 7 x 3 1/2 in.)
606. Inscribed brick Brick: 18.9 x 31.9 x 8 cm (7 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.) Inscription: 13 x 10.4 cm (5 1/8 x 4 1/8 ... Date: -1895 - -1874ca. 1895–1874 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Isin-Larsa Medium: Ceramic Extent: Brick: 18.9 x 31.9 x 8 cm (7 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.) Inscription: 13 x 10.4 cm (5 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
607. Inscribed brick Brick: 30.9 x 31.4 x 7.5 cm (12 1/8 x 12 3/8 x 3 in.) Inscription: 11 x 9.5 cm (4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.) Date: -2112 - -2095ca. 2112–2095 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: Brick: 30.9 x 31.4 x 7.5 cm (12 1/8 x 12 3/8 x 3 in.) Inscription: 11 x 9.5 cm (4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
608. Inscribed brick Brick: 31.5 x 31.2 x 5.5 cm (12 3/8 x 12 1/4 x 2 1/8 in.) Inscription: 17 x 10.2 cm (6 3/4 x 4 in.) Date: -2094 - -2047ca. 2094–2047 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: Brick: 31.5 x 31.2 x 5.5 cm (12 3/8 x 12 1/4 x 2 1/8 in.) Inscription: 17 x 10.2 cm (6 3/4 x 4 in.)
609. Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur Brick: 13.2 x 10.8 x 7.2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Inscription: 10.6 x 8.6 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/... Date: -1216 - -1187ca. 1216–1187 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Kassite Medium: Ceramic Extent: Brick: 13.2 x 10.8 x 7.2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Inscription: 10.6 x 8.6 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
610. Inscribed clay ball 1 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. (3.4 x 10.6 cm) Date: -1000 - -1ca. late 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Clay Extent: 1 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. (3.4 x 10.6 cm)
611. Inscribed conoid seal 1.02 x 0.51 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.3 x 1.8 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Neo-Assyrian or Neo-Babylonian Medium: Sard, red (carnelian ?) Extent: 1.02 x 0.51 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.3 x 1.8 cm)
612. Inscribed stone fragment 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Stone, green Extent: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
613. Jar 7.99 in. (20.29 cm) Date: -200 - -100ca. 2nd century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.99 in. (20.29 cm)
614. Large bulla 1.69 x 2.76 x 4.25 in. (4.29 x 7.01 x 10.8 cm) Date: -725 - -700ca. late 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Clay Extent: 1.69 x 2.76 x 4.25 in. (4.29 x 7.01 x 10.8 cm)
615. Mace head 3.11 in. (7.9 cm) Date: -1600 - -1200ca. mid- to late 2nd Millennium BC Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Kassite Medium: Diorite (?) Extent: 3.11 in. (7.9 cm)
616. Miniature corbel in the shape of a hand 2 1/4 × 5 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.75 × 14.2 × 9 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic, bitumen Extent: 2 1/4 × 5 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.75 × 14.2 × 9 cm)
617. 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)
618. Necklace pendants and beads L. 42 in. (3.6 cm) D. of largest medallion 1 3/8 in. (3.6 cm) Date: -1800 - -1600ca. 18th–17th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiasaid to be from Dilbat Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Gold Extent: L. 42 in. (3.6 cm) D. of largest medallion 1 3/8 in. (3.6 cm)
619. Octagonal pyramidal seal H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) Date: -700 - -500ca. 7th–6th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Agate, banded Extent: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
620. Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket 4.76 x 2.2 x 0.24 in. (12.09 x 5.59 x 0.61 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.76 x 2.2 x 0.24 in. (12.09 x 5.59 x 0.61 cm)
621. Openwork furniture plaque with bull 1.54 x 4.13 in. (3.91 x 10.49 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 1.54 x 4.13 in. (3.91 x 10.49 cm)
622. Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline 2.09 x 1.89 x 0.94 in. (5.31 x 4.8 x 2.39 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 2.09 x 1.89 x 0.94 in. (5.31 x 4.8 x 2.39 cm)
623. Ostracon inscribed in Aramaic 4.02 x 0.28 x 6.69 in. (10.21 x 0.71 x 16.99 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. A.D. 500–600 Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.02 x 0.28 x 6.69 in. (10.21 x 0.71 x 16.99 cm)
624. Panel with a tree pattern 13 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.2 x 49.8 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory, wood (modern) Extent: 13 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.2 x 49.8 cm)
625. Relief panel 31 x 26 1/2 x 5 in. (78.7 x 67.3 x 12.7 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 31 x 26 1/2 x 5 in. (78.7 x 67.3 x 12.7 cm)
626. Relief panel 41 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (106.1 x 60.3 x 10.5 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 41 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (106.1 x 60.3 x 10.5 cm)
627. Relief panel 45 x 37 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (114.3 x 95.3 x 7.3 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 45 x 37 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (114.3 x 95.3 x 7.3 cm)
628. Relief panel 52 1/4 x 27 x 3 1/2 in. (132.7 x 68.6 x 8.9 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 52 1/4 x 27 x 3 1/2 in. (132.7 x 68.6 x 8.9 cm)
629. Relief panel 54 x 30 in. (137.2 x 76.2 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 54 x 30 in. (137.2 x 76.2 cm)
630. Relief panel 61 x 73 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (154.9 x 186.7 x 8.3 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 61 x 73 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (154.9 x 186.7 x 8.3 cm)
631. Relief panel 64 5/8 x 49 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (164.1 x 125.7 x 8.9 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 64 5/8 x 49 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (164.1 x 125.7 x 8.9 cm)
632. Relief panel 64 5/8 x 50 1/2 x 3 in. (164.1 x 128.3 x 7.6 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 64 5/8 x 50 1/2 x 3 in. (164.1 x 128.3 x 7.6 cm)
633. Relief panel 64 x 49 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (162.6 x 125.7 x 11.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 64 x 49 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (162.6 x 125.7 x 11.4 cm)
634. Relief panel 65 3/4 x 48 1/2 x 4 in. (167 x 123.2 x 10.2 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 65 3/4 x 48 1/2 x 4 in. (167 x 123.2 x 10.2 cm)
635. Relief panel 90 1/2 x 73 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (229.9 x 187 x 5.7 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 90 1/2 x 73 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (229.9 x 187 x 5.7 cm)
636. Relief panel 90 1/2 x 84 1/2 x 6 in. (229.9 x 214.6 x 15.2 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 90 1/2 x 84 1/2 x 6 in. (229.9 x 214.6 x 15.2 cm)
637. Relief panel 90 1/4 x 54 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (229.2 x 138.4 x 11.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 90 1/4 x 54 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (229.2 x 138.4 x 11.4 cm)
638. Relief panel 92 1/2 x 61 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (235 x 156.2 x 5.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 92 1/2 x 61 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (235 x 156.2 x 5.4 cm)
639. Relief panel 92 1/4 x 92 x 4 1/2 in. (234.3 x 233.7 x 11.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 92 1/4 x 92 x 4 1/2 in. (234.3 x 233.7 x 11.4 cm)
640. Relief panel 92 x 66 x 2 1/2 in. (233.7 x 167.6 x 6.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 92 x 66 x 2 1/2 in. (233.7 x 167.6 x 6.4 cm)
641. Relief panel 93 x 70 x 4 1/4 in. (236.2 x 177.8 x 10.8 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 93 x 70 x 4 1/4 in. (236.2 x 177.8 x 10.8 cm)
642. Relief panel 93 x 83 x 60 in. (236.2 x 210.8 x 152.4 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 93 x 83 x 60 in. (236.2 x 210.8 x 152.4 cm)
643. Relief panel H. 92 1/4 x W. 95 1/2 x D. 4 1/4 in. (234.3 x 242.6 x 10.8 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 92 1/4 x W. 95 1/2 x D. 4 1/4 in. (234.3 x 242.6 x 10.8 cm)
644. Relief plaque 2.02 x 0.93 in. (5.13 x 2.36 cm) Date: -725 - -600ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Ashur (modern Qal 'at Sherqat) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic, bitumen, lime Extent: 2.02 x 0.93 in. (5.13 x 2.36 cm)
645. 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)
646. Seal-shaped inscribed amulet 0.76 in. (1.93 cm) Date: -1600 - -1100ca. 16th–12th century BC Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Kassite Medium: Stone Extent: 0.76 in. (1.93 cm)
647. Standing male worshiper H. 7 3/4 x W. 2 1/8 in. (19.7 x 5.4 cm) Date: -2500 - -2350ca. 2500–2350 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic IIIb Medium: Copper alloy Extent: H. 7 3/4 x W. 2 1/8 in. (19.7 x 5.4 cm)
648. Statue fragment 6 in. (15.24 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Marble, black Extent: 6 in. (15.24 cm)
649. Statue fragment beariing incised cuneiform inscription of Amar-Sin 9.25 in. (23.5 cm) Date: -2046 - -2038ca. 2046–2038 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Marble, black Extent: 9.25 in. (23.5 cm)
650. Statue of Gudea 17 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. (44 x 21.5 x 29.5 cm) Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Diorite Extent: 17 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. (44 x 21.5 x 29.5 cm)
651. Stele of Ushumgal H. 22.4 x W. 14.7 x D. 9.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.) Date: -2900 - -27002900–2700 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Umma (modern Jokha) Time period: Early Dynastic I Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 22.4 x W. 14.7 x D. 9.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
652. Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi 2.95 x 4.02 x .91 in. (7.49 x 10.21 x 2.3 cm) Date: -800 - -400ca. 8th–5th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaBorsippa (?) Time period: Neo-Babylonian (?) Medium: Stone Extent: 2.95 x 4.02 x .91 in. (7.49 x 10.21 x 2.3 cm)
653. Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II 26 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/4 in., 82 lb. (67.3 × 43.2 × 3.2 cm) Date: -883 - -859ca. 883–859 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: 26 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/4 in., 82 lb. (67.3 × 43.2 × 3.2 cm)
654. Stone slab fragment with inscription from annals of Ashurbanipal 5.12 x 5.68 x 3.35 in. (13 x 14.43 x 8.5 cm) Date: -668 - -627ca. 668–627 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNineveh (?) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Black stone Extent: 5.12 x 5.68 x 3.35 in. (13 x 14.43 x 8.5 cm)
655. Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols H. 6 1/2 x W. 4 x D. 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10 x 18.4 cm) Date: -1156 - -1025ca. 1156–1025 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Second Dynasty of Isin Medium: Limestone Extent: H. 6 1/2 x W. 4 x D. 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10 x 18.4 cm)
656. Ur-Namma cadastre 7 in. (17.78 cm) Date: -2112 - -2095ca. 2112–2095 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Diorite Extent: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
657. Vessel 4.61 in. (11.71 cm) Date: -2700 - -2350ca. 2700–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic II-III Medium: Stone Extent: 4.61 in. (11.71 cm)
658. Vessel with heads of horned female deities H. 4 3/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5 1/16 in. (10.7 x 8 x 12.9 cm) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Gypsum alabaster Extent: H. 4 3/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5 1/16 in. (10.7 x 8 x 12.9 cm)
659. Votive bowl H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Calcite Extent: H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
660. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head not preserved. Top: 6 in. (15.3 cm) End: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Length: 3 in. (7.5 cm) Diamete... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head not preserved. Top: 6 in. (15.3 cm) End: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Length: 3 in. (7.5 cm) Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
661. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm) Top: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) End: 4 3/8 in. (11 cm) Body: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 ... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm) Top: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) End: 4 3/8 in. (11 cm) Body: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm) Total: 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm)
662. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Top: 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) End: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Length: 2 in. (5 cm) ... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Top: 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) End: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Length: 2 in. (5 cm) Total: 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm)
663. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 4 3/8 in. (11 cm) Body: 2 3/8 in. (5.9 cm... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 4 3/8 in. (11 cm) Body: 2 3/8 in. (5.9 cm) Total: 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm)
664. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 5 in. (12.7 cm) Length: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 5 in. (12.7 cm) Length: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Total: 1 7/8 in. (4.9 cm)
665. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) Top: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) End: 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) Body: 2 3/4 in. (7 ... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) Top: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) End: 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) Body: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Total: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
666. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Head: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Total: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) Body: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) End: 4 3/4 in. (1... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Total: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) Body: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) End: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm) Length: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
667. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Top: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) End: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.) Total: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.) Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Top: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) End: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.) Total: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
668. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea Top: 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.) End: 8.8 cm (3 1/2 in.) 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.) Total: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.) Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Girsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Top: 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.) End: 8.8 cm (3 1/2 in.) 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.) Total: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
669. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea: dedicated when Gudea built the Eninnu temple for the god Ningirsu Head: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) Top: 15.4 cm (6 1/8 in.) End: 5 cm (2 in.) 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.) Total: ... Date: -2090 - -2090ca. 2090 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaGirsu (modern Tello) Time period: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Clay Extent: Head: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) Top: 15.4 cm (6 1/8 in.) End: 5 cm (2 in.) 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.) Total: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
670. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Lipit-Eshtar Top: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.) End: 7.8 cm (3 1/8 in.) Total: 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.) Date: -1934 - -1924ca. 1934–1924 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Isin-Larsa Medium: Clay Extent: Top: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.) End: 7.8 cm (3 1/8 in.) Total: 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.)
671. Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Sin-Kashid Top: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) End: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) Total: 5.2 cm (2 in.) Date: -1850 - -1850ca. mid-19th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUruk (modern Warka) Time period: Old Babylonian Medium: Clay Extent: Top: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) End: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) Total: 5.2 cm (2 in.)
672. Wall panel with wings and a Pahlavi device encircled by pearls H. 15 3/8 x W. 16 1/4 in. (39 x 41.3 cm) Date: 500 - 600ca. 6th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Stucco Extent: H. 15 3/8 x W. 16 1/4 in. (39 x 41.3 cm)