Mesopotamian Collection (page 2)

Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century

Vessel from Al Ubaid, Iraq c. 2500 BC (pottery)
AMQ113686 Vessel from Al Ubaid, Iraq c.2500 BC (pottery) by Iraqi School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia
STC323929 Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Tiglath-Pileser I directed by Ninib, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence
STC323933 Tiglath-Pileser I directed by Ninib, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

The Mother Goddess Ishtar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence
STC323932 The Mother Goddess Ishtar, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of The Great Sea, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL340194 Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of The Great Sea, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho)
STC323928 Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia
STC323934 Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Tiglath-Pileser inspecting gifts from Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
STC357957 Tiglath-Pileser inspecting gifts from Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Shalmaneser I pours out the dust of Arina before his god Ashur, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL340193 Shalmaneser I pours out the dust of Arina before his god Ashur, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Statuette of a Striding Figure, 3000-2800 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Striding Figure, 3000-2800 BCE

Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J. B
XCF347824 Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J.B. Tavernier (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree, c. 8th century B. C
3900045 Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree, c.8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian; 26.7x11.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Painted bricks from the N. W. Palace at Nimroud [Calah], 1849 (lithograph)
3899816 Painted bricks from the N.W. Palace at Nimroud [Calah], 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Cylinder seal of combat with modern impression c. 2250-2150 B. C. (albite)
3931601 Cylinder seal of combat with modern impression c.2250-2150 B.C. (albite) by Mesopotamian (22nd century BC); height: 3.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele (litho)
3638264 Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele)

Relief panel, Neo-Assyrian, c. 883-859 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3493060 Relief panel, Neo-Assyrian, c.883-859 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 233.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Relief panel of king and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597306 Relief panel of king and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x233.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a ram-headed sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C
3900049 Furniture plaque carved in relief with a ram-headed sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 10.1x6.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fan or fly-whisk handle in the form of four female figures, c. 8th-7th century B. C
3900042 Fan or fly-whisk handle in the form of four female figures, c.8th-7th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); height: 9.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph)
3899806 Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Statue of Gudea, c. 2090 BC (diorite)
3525811 Statue of Gudea, c.2090 BC (diorite) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 44x21.5x29.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mesopotamia)

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a griffin in a floral landscape, c
6176490 Furniture plaque carved in relief with a griffin in a floral landscape, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 7.8x6.1x1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996298 Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyria)

Openwork furniture plaque with a rearing goat, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054685 Openwork furniture plaque with a rearing goat, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); height: 16 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Furniture plaque carved in high relief with two Egyptianizing figures flanking a volute
5049854 Furniture plaque carved in high relief with two Egyptianizing figures flanking a volute tree, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian

Kassite cuneiform tablet with Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, c
5049837 Kassite cuneiform tablet with Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, c.16th-15th century BC (black marble) by Mesopotamian; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bronze figurine of guardian goddess LAMA, Mesopotamia c. 2035-1794 BC (bronze)
3288085 Bronze figurine of guardian goddess LAMA, Mesopotamia c.2035-1794 BC (bronze) by Mesopotamian; Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Winged bull from court VIII at the palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad
3287604 Winged bull from court VIII at the palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad, 721-705 BC (gypsum?) by Neo-Assyrian; 495.3x491.4 cm; Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago, IL

Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay)
1220356 Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay) by Mesopotamian; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Accounts Table with cuneiform script, c. 2400 BC (terracotta)
REV116847 Accounts Table with cuneiform script, c.2400 BC (terracotta) by Mesopotamian; 7.5x7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Tablet listing quantities of various commodities, with circles
AMQ113702 Tablet listing quantities of various commodities, with circles and half circles indicating numerals, proto-cuneiform, Jemdet Nasr

Model of a boat, Sumer (pottery)
AMQ113685 Model of a boat, Sumer (pottery) by Sumerian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Document consisting of ideograms, from Uruk, Iraq, late 4th-early 3rd millennium BC
BAL165775 Document consisting of ideograms, from Uruk, Iraq, late 4th-early 3rd millennium BC (stone) by Sumerian; 4.3x2.3 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

King Hadad, from the Palace at Tell-Halaf, Syria (stone)
XIR238715 King Hadad, from the Palace at Tell-Halaf, Syria (stone) by Hittite, (9th century BC); National Museum, Aleppo, Syria; out of copyright

Relief depicting a hunter, from Tell-Halaf, Syria (basalt) (detail)
XIR238714 Relief depicting a hunter, from Tell-Halaf, Syria (basalt) (detail) by Assyrian, (9th century BC); height: 57 cm; National Museum, Aleppo, Syria; out of copyright

Tablet with cuneiform script, c. 1830-1530 BC (clay)
XIR177447 Tablet with cuneiform script, c.1830-1530 BC (clay) by Babylonian; Iraq Museum, Baghdad; (add.info.: mathematical text with geometric design; first dynasty of Babylon (c)

Tablet inscribed with the history of King Sargon II (721-705 BC
XIR220216 Tablet inscribed with the history of King Sargon II (721-705 BC) relating to his eighth campaign against the Urartu in 714 BC, from Khorsabad (terracotta) by Assyrian

Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier
XIR169311 Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Head of a statue of Ishtar, wearing a headdress, from the Temple of Ushtar at Mari
XIR85728 Head of a statue of Ishtar, wearing a headdress, from the Temple of Ushtar at Mari, Syrian, 2800-2300 BC (alabaster) by Assyrian School; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; out of copyright

A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (side view)
1196756 A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (side view), 13th century (silver inlaid brass) by Mesopotamian

Six foundation stones, reign of King Lipit-Ishtar, c. 1934-1924 BC (clay)
3029523 Six foundation stones, reign of King Lipit-Ishtar, c.1934-1924 BC (clay) by Babylonian; tallest: 11.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c
5889291 Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c.5th century (silver & mercury gilding) by Sasanian School; 4.1x20.1x20.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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"Journey through Mesopotamia: Unveiling the Ancient Wonders" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Mesopotamia, a cradle of civilization that flourished thousands of years ago. Marvel at the grandeur of the Ishtar Gate, an architectural masterpiece adorned with vibrant blue tiles depicting mythical creatures. Immerse yourself in history as you decipher 3000 BC Cuneiform writing on clay slabs, offering a glimpse into ancient communication. Witness the majesty of Babylon's lion, standing proudly along the Processional Wall, symbolizing strength and power. Admire intricate Babylonian wall tiles that once embellished magnificent structures, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and artistic prowess. Discover artifacts like no other - behold the mesmerizing Lion from Babylon and delve into Cyrus the Great's Cylinder inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform script. Experience a poignant moment in history as you observe The Landing Stage at Ahvaz captured on a WWI Christmas card. Unearthed clay tablets from Mesopotamia reveal pictographs drawn by our ancestors, providing invaluable insights into their daily lives. Gaze upon Neo-Sumerian Statue of Gudea dating back to 2120 BC; its cuneiform engravings narrate tales lost to time. Travel through ancient lands with an antique map by Halma showcasing Middle East's rich tapestry. Finally, stand before Ur's majestic ziggurat - an awe-inspiring testament to human ingenuity and devotion. Mesopotamia beckons you to unravel its mysteries; immerse yourself in this extraordinary journey where history comes alive.