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)
3. 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.)
4. 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.)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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.)
9. 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)
10. 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.)
11. Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur 2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm) Date: -668 - -631ca. 668–631 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm)
12. Cup fragment 2.52 x 2.13 in. (6.4 x 5.41 cm) Date: -3000 - -2600ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: Indus RegionDamb Sadaat (Mian Ghundai) Time period: Early Harappan Medium: Alabaster Extent: 2.52 x 2.13 in. (6.4 x 5.41 cm)
13. 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)
14. 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)
15. Cuneiform tablet: private letter fragment 4 x 4.4 x 0.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.) Date: -2000 - -1800ca. 20th–19th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Kültepe (Karum Kanesh) Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Clay Extent: 4 x 4.4 x 0.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
16. 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)
17. 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)
18. 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)
19. 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)
20. Amulet with a Lamashtu demon 2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 cm) Date: -1000 - -750ca. early 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia or Iran Medium: Obsidian Extent: 2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 cm)
21. 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)
22. 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)
23. Cylinder seal 1.01 in. (2.57 cm) Date: -1600 - -1300ca. 16th–14th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Mitanni Medium: Stone, miscellaneous, brown Extent: 1.01 in. (2.57 cm)
24. Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh 0.73 x 0.39 in. (1.85 x 0.99 cm) Date: -1720 - -1650ca. 1720–1650 B.C. Geographic region: Syria Time period: Old Syrian Medium: Hematite Extent: 0.73 x 0.39 in. (1.85 x 0.99 cm)
25. 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)
26. Cylinder seal 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) Date: -1961 - -1840ca. mid-20th–mid-19th century B.C. Geographic region: Egypt Time period: Middle Kingdom Medium: Apatite, yellow white Extent: 0.94 in. (2.39 cm)
27. Cylinder seal 1.54 in. (3.91 cm) Date: -1600 - -1100ca. 16th–12th century B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Kassite Medium: Jasper Extent: 1.54 in. (3.91 cm)
28. Stamp seal 0.94 x 0.71 x 0.83 in. (2.39 x 1.8 x 2.11 cm) Date: 300 - 400ca. 4th century A.D. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Sasanian Medium: Quartz, chalcedony Extent: 0.94 x 0.71 x 0.83 in. (2.39 x 1.8 x 2.11 cm)
29. 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)
30. 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)
31. Stamp seal 1.02 x 0.59 in. (2.59 x 1.5 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Sasanian Medium: Chalcedony Extent: 1.02 x 0.59 in. (2.59 x 1.5 cm)
32. Scarab seal in copper mount Seal Face: 1.78 x 1.25 cm with mount Height: 1.68 cm Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: Levant or Syria Time period: Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) Medium: Steatite, white; copper alloy mount Extent: Seal Face: 1.78 x 1.25 cm with mount Height: 1.68 cm
33. Scaraboid seal Seal Face: 1.96 x 1.4 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm Date: -1000 - -1ca. early 1st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Levant or Syria Time period: Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) Medium: Limestone Extent: Seal Face: 1.96 x 1.4 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
34. Plate Height: 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) Diameter: 9.13 inches (23.2 cm) Date: 310 - 379ca. A.D. 310–79 Geographic region: Iran Time period: Sasanian Medium: Silver, partly gilt Extent: Height: 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) Diameter: 9.13 inches (23.2 cm)
35. Wall plaque 9 x 14.5 in. (22.86 x 36.83 cm) Date: -1340 - -1300ca. 1340–1300 B.C. Geographic region: IranChoga Zanbil Time period: Middle Elamite Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 9 x 14.5 in. (22.86 x 36.83 cm)
36. Wall plaque 12 in. (30.48 cm) Date: -1340 - -1300ca. 1340–1300 B.C. Geographic region: IranChoga Zanbil Time period: Middle Elamite Medium: Ceramic, glazed Extent: 12 in. (30.48 cm)
37. Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx 4.12 x 4.5 in. (10.46 x 11.43 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.12 x 4.5 in. (10.46 x 11.43 cm)
38. Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes H. 2 1/2 x L. 4 1/4 in. (6.4 x 10.8 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century BC Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory, gold foil Extent: H. 2 1/2 x L. 4 1/4 in. (6.4 x 10.8 cm)
39. Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower 3.25 x 3.12 in. (8.26 x 7.92 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 3.25 x 3.12 in. (8.26 x 7.92 cm)
40. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a “woman at the window” 3.27 x 4.72 in. (8.31 x 11.99 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 3.27 x 4.72 in. (8.31 x 11.99 cm)
41. Openwork furniture plaque with leaves 5 x 2.37 in. (12.7 x 6.02 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 5 x 2.37 in. (12.7 x 6.02 cm)
42. Furniture element carved in the round 4.5 in. (11.43 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory Extent: 4.5 in. (11.43 cm)
43. Furniture plaque carved in relief with a “woman at the window” 1.75 x 1.06 in. (4.45 x 2.69 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: Syriaprobably from Arslan Tash (ancient Hadatu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ivory, glass Extent: 1.75 x 1.06 in. (4.45 x 2.69 cm)
44. Cuneiform tablet: hire contract 3.9 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.) Date: -545 - -545ca. 545 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaUruk (modern Warka) Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Clay Extent: 3.9 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
45. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive 1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm) Date: -604 - -562ca. 604–562 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamiaprobably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba) Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Clay Extent: 1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm)
46. Plaque 11.38 x 6.93 in. (28.91 x 17.6 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. (?) Geographic region: Iran Medium: Copper Extent: 11.38 x 6.93 in. (28.91 x 17.6 cm)
47. 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)
48. 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.)