1. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Shapur I (r. A.D. 241-272) and members of his court at Naqsh-i Radjab, southern Iran 13.78 x 15.75 in. (35 x 40.01 cm) Creator: Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869) Date: 1860 - 1860A.D. 1860 (drawing) Geographic region: Iran Medium: Paper, pencil, ink Extent: 13.78 x 15.75 in. (35 x 40.01 cm)
2. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief 9.72 x 13.78 in. (24.69 x 35 cm) Creator: Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869) Date: 1860 - 1860A.D. 1860 (drawing) Geographic region: Iran Medium: Paper, ink Extent: 9.72 x 13.78 in. (24.69 x 35 cm)
3. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm) Creator: Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869) Date: 1860 - 1860A.D. 1860 (drawing) Geographic region: Iran Medium: Paper, ink Extent: 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)
4. Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Ardashir I (r. A.D. 224-241) and the Zoroastrian divinity Ahura Mazda at Naqsh-i Rustam, southern Iran 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm) Creator: Lutf 'Ali Khan, 1797 - 1869 (Artist ; 1797–1869) Date: 1860 - 1860A.D. 1860 (drawing) Geographic region: Iran Medium: Paper, pencil, ink Extent: 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)
5. Stag figure 3.94 x 2.76 in. (10.01 x 7.01 cm) Date: -1000 - -1ca. early 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran, Caspian region Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Bronze Extent: 3.94 x 2.76 in. (10.01 x 7.01 cm)
6. Stag figure 4.13 x 2.87 in. (10.49 x 7.29 cm) Date: -1000 - -1ca. early 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran, Caspian region Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Bronze Extent: 4.13 x 2.87 in. (10.49 x 7.29 cm)
7. Model of a "plano-convex" brick H. 2.5 x W. 6 x D. 9.7 cm (1 x 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.) Date: -2112 - -2004ca. 2112–2004 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Bituminous limestone Extent: H. 2.5 x W. 6 x D. 9.7 cm (1 x 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
8. Bowl with wheel-cut facets H. 7.9 cm Date: 500 - 700ca. 6th–7th century A.D. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Sasanian Medium: Glass; yellow-green Extent: H. 7.9 cm
9. Cow amulet 0.37 x 0.7 in. (0.94 x 1.78 cm) Date: -3000 - -3000ca. 3000 B.C. (?) Geographic region: Mesopotamia Medium: Bone Extent: 0.37 x 0.7 in. (0.94 x 1.78 cm)
10. Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket 12 1/4 x 2 3/16 in. (31.1 x 5.6 cm) Date: -2094 - -2047ca. 2094–2047 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ur III Medium: Copper Extent: 12 1/4 x 2 3/16 in. (31.1 x 5.6 cm)
11. Arrowhead 0.71 x 2.28 in. (1.8 x 5.79 cm) Date: -1000 - -1n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Bronze Extent: 0.71 x 2.28 in. (1.8 x 5.79 cm)
12. Needle 5.63 in. (14.3 cm) Date: -1000 - -1n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Bronze Extent: 5.63 in. (14.3 cm)
13. Ladle 10.16 in. (25.81 cm) Date: -2 - 3ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Parthian Medium: Bronze Extent: 10.16 in. (25.81 cm)
14. Spatula or kohl stick 3.86 in. (9.8 cm) Date: -1000 - -1n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Bronze Extent: 3.86 in. (9.8 cm)
15. Nail 1.42 in. (3.61 cm) Date: -1000 - -1n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Bronze Extent: 1.42 in. (3.61 cm)
16. Plaque 2.36 x 2.13 x 0.51 in. (5.99 x 5.41 x 1.3 cm) Date: -2000 - -1600ca. 2000–1600 BC Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.36 x 2.13 x 0.51 in. (5.99 x 5.41 x 1.3 cm)
17. Figurine 1.46 x 0.67 x 1.34 in. (3.71 x 1.7 x 3.4 cm) Date: -4000 - -14th–1st Millennium BC Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.46 x 0.67 x 1.34 in. (3.71 x 1.7 x 3.4 cm)
18. Figurine 1.85 x 1.06 x 0.98 in. (4.7 x 2.69 x 2.49 cm) Date: -150 - -150ca. 150 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Parthian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.85 x 1.06 x 0.98 in. (4.7 x 2.69 x 2.49 cm)
19. Figurine 2.6 x 1.26 x 1.42 in. (6.6 x 3.2 x 3.61 cm) Date: -150 - -150ca. 150 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Parthian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.6 x 1.26 x 1.42 in. (6.6 x 3.2 x 3.61 cm)
20. Figurine 3.03 x 1.81 x 5.31 in. (7.7 x 4.6 x 13.49 cm) Date: -4000 - -14th–1st Millennium BC Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.03 x 1.81 x 5.31 in. (7.7 x 4.6 x 13.49 cm)
21. Storage jar decorated with mountain goats 20 7/8in. (53cm) Date: -3800 - -3700ca. 3800–3700 B.C. Geographic region: Central Iran Time period: Chalcolithic Medium: Ceramic, paint Extent: 20 7/8in. (53cm)
22. Rhyton in the shape of a bird 7.36 in. (18.69 cm) Date: -1000 - -500ca. early 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran Time period: Iron Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.36 in. (18.69 cm)
23. 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.)
24. Vessel 7.87 x 10.12 in. (19.99 x 25.7 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran, Caspian region Time period: Iron Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.87 x 10.12 in. (19.99 x 25.7 cm)
25. 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.)
26. Armor plates 0.55 x 2.48 in. (1.4 x 6.3 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Bronze Extent: 0.55 x 2.48 in. (1.4 x 6.3 cm)
27. Furniture plaques carved in relief with animal combat H. 1 3/4 x W. 21 3/4in. (4.4 x 55.2cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: H. 1 3/4 x W. 21 3/4in. (4.4 x 55.2cm)
28. 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)
29. Chair back carved in relief 11 3/8 × 17 15/16 in. (28.9 × 45.6 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 11 3/8 × 17 15/16 in. (28.9 × 45.6 cm)
30. Sherd 2.36 x 1.5 in. (5.99 x 3.81 cm) Date: -3000 - -2600ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Indus RegionDamb Sadaat Time period: Early Harappan Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.36 x 1.5 in. (5.99 x 3.81 cm)
31. Receptacle 2.01 x 9.72 in. (5.11 x 24.69 cm) Date: -750 - -700ca. late 8th century B.C. Geographic region: Iransaid to be from Ziwiye Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Bronze Extent: 2.01 x 9.72 in. (5.11 x 24.69 cm)
32. Rhyton 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) Date: -200 - 300ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Parthian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
33. Armor plate 1 1/16 x 2 1/2 in. (2.7 x 6.4 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 1 1/16 x 2 1/2 in. (2.7 x 6.4 cm)
34. Armor plate 11/16 x 2 1/2 in. (1.7 x 6.4 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 11/16 x 2 1/2 in. (1.7 x 6.4 cm)
35. Armor plate 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.4 x 2.9 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.4 x 2.9 cm)
36. Armor plate 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (2.2 x 8.3 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (2.2 x 8.3 cm)
37. Armor plate 15/16 x 2 3/4 in. (2.4 x 7 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 15/16 x 2 3/4 in. (2.4 x 7 cm)
38. Armor plate 1 × 3 1/16 in. (2.5 × 7.8 cm) Date: -720 - -612ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Iron Extent: 1 × 3 1/16 in. (2.5 × 7.8 cm)
39. Bead spreader 0.24 x 0.31 x 0.87 in. (0.61 x 0.79 x 2.21 cm) Date: -2900 - -2350ca. 2900–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic Medium: Shell Extent: 0.24 x 0.31 x 0.87 in. (0.61 x 0.79 x 2.21 cm)
40. Bead 0.31 x 0.59 x 0.75 in. (0.79 x 1.5 x 1.91 cm) Date: -2900 - -2350ca. 2900–2350 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Early Dynastic Medium: Carnelian Extent: 0.31 x 0.59 x 0.75 in. (0.79 x 1.5 x 1.91 cm)
41. Necklace of beads 0.43 in. (1.09 cm) Date: -150 - -150ca. 150 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Parthian Medium: Stone, shell, frit Extent: 0.43 in. (1.09 cm)
42. Weight 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) Date: -4000 - 800n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Hematite Extent: 0.91 in. (2.31 cm)
43. Blade 0.08 x 0.2 x 1.5 in. (0.2 x 0.51 x 3.81 cm) Date: -4000 - -4000ca. 4000 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ubaid Medium: Obsidian Extent: 0.08 x 0.2 x 1.5 in. (0.2 x 0.51 x 3.81 cm)
44. Burnisher (?) 0.51 in. (1.3 cm) Date: -4000 - 800n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Stone Extent: 0.51 in. (1.3 cm)
45. Unidentified object 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) Date: -2900 - -2700n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.26 in. (3.2 cm)
46. Nail or plug 1.46 in. (3.71 cm) Date: -4000 - 800n.d.a. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Medium: Bone Extent: 1.46 in. (3.71 cm)
47. 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.)
48. 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)