1. 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)
2. 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
3. Bead 1.16 in. (2.95 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Carnelian Extent: 1.16 in. (2.95 cm)
4. 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
5. Bowl H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.) Date: -2600 - -2500ca. 2600–2500 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic IIIa Medium: Calcite Extent: H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
6. Cult vessel 10-1/8 in. (25.81 cm) Date: -2250 - -2000ca. 2250–2000 B.C. Geographic region: Northern Mesopotamia Time period: late Akkadian-Ur III Medium: Copper alloy Extent: 10-1/8 in. (25.81 cm)
7. Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed 11.6 x 6.9 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.) Date: -2043 - -2043ca. 2043 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 11.6 x 6.9 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
8. 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.)
9. Cuneiform tablet: animal account 1.65 x 1.34 x .65 in. (4.2 x 3.4 x 1.65 cm) Date: -2042 - -2042ca. 2042 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Drehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 1.65 x 1.34 x .65 in. (4.2 x 3.4 x 1.65 cm)
10. Cuneiform tablet: balanced account of Dugga 10.3 x 5.3 x 2.4 cm (4 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.) Date: -2039 - -2039ca. 2039 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 10.3 x 5.3 x 2.4 cm (4 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.)
11. Cuneiform tablet: balanced account of Kaamu 9 x 4.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.) Date: -2038 - -2038ca. 2038 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 9 x 4.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.)
12. Cuneiform tablet: balanced account of Shu-ili 6.9 x 4.2 x 2 cm (2 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.) Date: -2040 - -2040ca. 2040 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 6.9 x 4.2 x 2 cm (2 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
13. 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.)
14. 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.)
15. 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.)
16. 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.)
17. 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.)
18. 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.)
19. Cuneiform tablet: inventory 5.2 x 4.3 x 2.1 cm (2 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2045 - -2045ca. 2045 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaLagash (modern al Hiba) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 5.2 x 4.3 x 2.1 cm (2 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
20. Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura 3.5 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.5 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
21. Cuneiform tablet: messenger tablet 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (3.4 x 2.7 x 1.4 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUmma (modern Jokha) (?) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (3.4 x 2.7 x 1.4 cm)
22. Cuneiform tablet: messenger tablet 2.6 x 2.4 x 1 cm (1 x 1 x 3/8 in.) Date: -2034 - -2034ca. 2034 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUmma (modern Jokha) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.6 x 2.4 x 1 cm (1 x 1 x 3/8 in.)
23. Cuneiform tablet: messenger tablet 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.) Date: -2027 - -2027ca. 2027 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUmma (modern Jokha) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
24. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of a bull and sheep 3 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2041 - -2041ca. 2041 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
25. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of a goat 3.6 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2044 - -2044ca. 2044 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.6 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
26. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of a kid 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.) Date: -2051 - -2051ca. 2051 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Drehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
27. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of a kid 3 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2039 - -2039ca. 2039 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
28. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of an ox and lambs 2.9 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2041 - -2041ca. 2041 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.9 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in.)
29. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of cattle 3.2 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2043 - -2043ca. 2043 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.2 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
30. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of cattle 8.2 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.) Date: -2041 - -2041ca. 2041 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 8.2 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.)
31. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of lambs 3 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.) Date: -2041 - -2041ca. 2041 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
32. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of metals 4.9 x 4 x 1.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 4.9 x 4 x 1.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
33. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen and sheep 3.1 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2040 - -2040ca. 2040 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.1 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
34. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals 1.42 x 1.3 x .61 in. (3.6 x 3.3 x 1.55 cm) Date: -2050 - -2050ca. 2050 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Drehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 1.42 x 1.3 x .61 in. (3.6 x 3.3 x 1.55 cm)
35. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of reeds 3.7 x 3.3 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2040 - -2040ca. 2040 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Drehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.7 x 3.3 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
36. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of sheep and goats 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2040 - -2040ca. 2040 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
37. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of straw 3.4 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2040 - -2040ca. 2040 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Drehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.4 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
38. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of two lambs 2.7 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.) Date: -2038 - -2038ca. 2038 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.7 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
39. Cuneiform tablet: receipt of unshorn sheep 2.8 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2060 - -2060ca. 2060 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUmma (modern Jokha) (?) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 2.8 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
40. Cuneiform tablet: record of bovine disbursements 3.1 x 2.9 x 1.4 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.) Date: -2045 - -2045ca. 2045 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.1 x 2.9 x 1.4 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
41. Cuneiform tablet: record of cattle deliveries 7.9 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.) Date: -2052 - -2052ca. 2052 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 7.9 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.)
42. Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements 7.1 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2052 - -2052ca. 2052 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 7.1 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
43. Cuneiform tablet: record of rations of beer, bread, oil, and onions for messengers 1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (3 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm) Date: -2028 - -2028ca. 2028 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUmma (modern Jokha) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (3 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm)
44. Cuneiform tablet: record of small cattle deliveries 6.2 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) Date: -2054 - -2054ca. 2054 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 6.2 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
45. Cuneiform tablet: record of the account of Bamu 3.7 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in.) Date: -2048 - -2048ca. 2048 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaDrehem (ancient Puzrish-Dagan) Time period: Ur III Medium: Clay Extent: 3.7 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in.)
46. Cup 4.04 in. (10.26 cm) Date: -3000 - -20003rd Millennium BC (?) Geographic region: Syria Time period: Early Bronze Age (?) Medium: Silver Extent: 4.04 in. (10.26 cm)
47. Cylinder seal 0.51 in. (1.3 cm) Date: -3000 - -500n.d.a. Geographic region: Egypt (?) Medium: Stone Extent: 0.51 in. (1.3 cm)
48. Cylinder seal 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Lapis lazuli Extent: 0.71 in. (1.8 cm)
49. Cylinder seal 0.96 in. (2.44 cm) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Ur III Medium: Rock crystal Extent: 0.96 in. (2.44 cm)
50. 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)
51. 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)
52. 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)
53. 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)
54. 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)
55. 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.)
56. 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)
57. 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)
58. 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)
59. 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)
60. 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)
61. 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)
62. 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)
63. 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)
64. 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)
65. 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)
66. 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.)
67. 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)
68. 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.
69. Grooved plaque seal 0.2 x 0.39 x 0.47 in. (0.51 x 0.99 x 1.19 cm) Date: -2150 - -20302150–2030 B.C. Geographic region: Egypt Time period: First Intermediate Period Medium: Bone (?) Extent: 0.2 x 0.39 x 0.47 in. (0.51 x 0.99 x 1.19 cm)
70. 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)
71. 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.)
72. 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.)
73. 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)
74. Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x 0.5 cm Date: -5000 - 10005th millennium B.C., inscription ca. 10th century A.D. Geographic region: Western Iran (?) Time period: Chalcolithic, early Islamic Medium: Steatite, black Extent: Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x 0.5 cm
75. Scaraboid seal with relief of udjat eye 0.24 x 0.39 x 0.55 in. (0.61 x 0.99 x 1.4 cm) Date: -2150 - -1900ca. mid 22nd–20th century B.C. Geographic region: Egypt Time period: First Intermediate Period–early Middle Kingdom Medium: Stone Extent: 0.24 x 0.39 x 0.55 in. (0.61 x 0.99 x 1.4 cm)
76. 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)
77. 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
78. 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)
79. 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)
80. 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)
81. 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)
82. 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)
83. 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)
84. 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)
85. 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)
86. 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)
87. 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)
88. 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)
89. 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)
90. 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)
91. 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)
92. 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)
93. 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)
94. 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.)
95. 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.)
96. 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.)