961. 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)
962. Foundation peg in the form of the forepart of a lion H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm) Date: -2200 - -2100ca. 2200–2100 B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Tell Mozan (ancient Urkesh) Time period: Early Bronze Age Medium: Copper alloy Extent: H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm)
963. Axe head 3.7 x 4.33 in. (9.4 x 11 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Iran or Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Copper alloy Extent: 3.7 x 4.33 in. (9.4 x 11 cm)
964. Cuneiform tablet: account text concerning bitumen, Quradum archive 9.4 x 8.1 x 2.2 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba) Time period: Akkadian Medium: Clay Extent: 9.4 x 8.1 x 2.2 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
965. Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive 8 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba) Time period: Akkadian Medium: Clay Extent: 8 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
966. Cylinder seal 1.08 in. (2.74 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Lapis lazuli Extent: 1.08 in. (2.74 cm)
967. Cylinder seal 1.12 in. (2.84 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Serpentine or jasper, silicate mineral Extent: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
968. Cylinder seal 2 in. (5.08 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Limestone Extent: 2 in. (5.08 cm)
969. Cylinder seal H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Serpentine Extent: H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
970. Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (.6 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. 2350–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Lapis lazuli Extent: H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (.6 cm)
971. Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription H. 15/16 in. ( 3.4 cm ); Diam. 7/8 in. ( 2.3 cm) Date: -2250 - -2150ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Albite Extent: H. 15/16 in. ( 3.4 cm ); Diam. 7/8 in. ( 2.3 cm)
972. Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man wrestling with lion; nude bearded hero wrestling with a water buffalo 1.42 in. (3.61 cm) Date: -2250 - -2150ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Serpentine, black Extent: 1.42 in. (3.61 cm)
973. Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunting scene H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm) Date: -2250 - -2150ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Akkadian Medium: Chert Extent: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
974. 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)
975. Bowl 2.09 in. (5.31 cm) 2 1/8in. H 3 7/8in. Dia Date: -2217 - -2193ca. 2217–2193 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia or southwestern Iran Time period: Akkadian Medium: Copper Extent: 2.09 in. (5.31 cm) 2 1/8in. H 3 7/8in. Dia
976. Cylinder seal 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) Date: -2289 - -2255ca. 2289–2255 B.C. Geographic region: Egypt Time period: Old Kingdom Medium: Rock crystal Extent: 1.89 in. (4.8 cm)
977. Cylinder seal 2.31 in. (5.87 cm) Date: -2289 - -2255ca. 2289–2255 B.C. Geographic region: Egypt Time period: Old Kingdom Medium: Stone, black (jasper ?) Extent: 2.31 in. (5.87 cm)
978. Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives 6.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Clay Extent: 6.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
979. Cuneiform tablet: fragment concerning canals (Sum.e) 4.5 x 5.2 x 2.5 cm (1 3/4 x 2 x 1 in.) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Clay Extent: 4.5 x 5.2 x 2.5 cm (1 3/4 x 2 x 1 in.)
980. Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account 2.8 x 4.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.8 x 4.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
981. Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account 4.1 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Clay Extent: 4.1 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
982. Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain 4.4 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Clay Extent: 4.4 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
983. 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.)
984. Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Date: -2500 - -2350ca. 2500–2350 B.C. Geographic region: Southern Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic IIIb Medium: Clay Extent: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)