Mesopotamian Collection (page 3)

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

Reconstruction of the Hall of an Assyrian palace, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub
3025951 Reconstruction of the Hall of an Assyrian palace, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (hand coloured engraving) by Layard

Cylinder seal of Ishtar and modern impression, c. 8th-7th century BC (chalcedony)
5049878 Cylinder seal of Ishtar and modern impression, c. 8th-7th century BC (chalcedony) by Neo-Assyrian; 3.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Relief plaque with a banquet scene, c. 2600-2500 BC (gypsum alabaster)
5049855 Relief plaque with a banquet scene, c.2600-2500 BC (gypsum alabaster) by Sumerian; 28.3x18.5x7.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives, c. 2600-2350 BC (clay)
5049853 Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives, c.2600-2350 BC (clay) by Mesopotamian; 6.8x4.9x1.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Kassite inscribed brick with Sumerian dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur, c
5049849 Kassite inscribed brick with Sumerian dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur, c.1216-1187 BC (ceramic) by Mesopotamian; 13.2x10.8x7.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Votive bowl, c. 2600-2350 BC (calcite)
5049848 Votive bowl, c.2600-2350 BC (calcite) by Sumerian; 71 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early Dynastic III from Mesopotamia, Nippur); out of copyright

Semiramis from Les Sept Merveilles du monde, c. 1639-40 (etching & engraving)
5049845 Semiramis from Les Sept Merveilles du monde, c.1639-40 (etching & engraving) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670) (after); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gudea, Prince of Lagash, standing (diorite)
898902 Gudea, Prince of Lagash, standing (diorite) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Gudea was a ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who ruled c

Statue of Ginak, Prince of Edin, from Iraq, 2800-2300 BC (stone)
XIR223459 Statue of Ginak, Prince of Edin, from Iraq, 2800-2300 BC (stone) by Sumerian; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Relief depicting Gilgamesh between two bull-men supporting a winged sun disk
XIR211955 Relief depicting Gilgamesh between two bull-men supporting a winged sun disk, from Tell-Halaf, Syria (stone) by Assyrian, (9th century BC); National Museum, Aleppo

Plaque depicting a winged goddess, possibly Ishtar or Ereshkigal, standing on two ibexes
XIR211954 Plaque depicting a winged goddess, possibly Ishtar or Ereshkigal, standing on two ibexes, from Ras Shamra (Ugarit) 3rd millennium BC (terracotta) by Phoenician; Louvre, Paris

Nineveh Restored, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL335171 Nineveh Restored, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597307 Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x242.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Relief panel of supernatural figure, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597304 Relief panel of supernatural figure, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 114.3x95.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Furniture plaque carved in relief with lion-headed figure, c. 8th-7th century B. C. (ivory)
3900048 Furniture plaque carved in relief with lion-headed figure, c.8th-7th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 10.5x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of a female figure, c. 8th-7th century B. C. (ivory)
3900043 Head of a female figure, c.8th-7th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 5x3.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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The palaces of Nimroud [Calah] restored, 1853 (lithograph)
3899808 The palaces of Nimroud [Calah] restored, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Head of a female figure, c. 8th century B. C. (ivory)
3900044 Head of a female figure, c.8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 4.2x3.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Huntsmen with gazelle, hare and birds (Khorsabad), 1853 (lithograph)
3899811 Huntsmen with gazelle, hare and birds (Khorsabad), 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Cuneiform tablet showing accounts of barley distribution, c. 3000 BC (clay)
3525809 Cuneiform tablet showing accounts of barley distribution, c.3000 BC (clay) by Sumerian; 5.5x6x4.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Relief: Assyrian soldier conducting captives across the water, c
3525774 Relief: Assyrian soldier conducting captives across the water, c.668-627 BC (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 51.6x46.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving)
2963354 Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Middle Uruk eye idol, c. 3700-3500 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3617909 Middle Uruk eye idol, c.3700-3500 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Mesopotamian School, (4000-3000 BC); 6.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Heads of the demon Humbaba (terracotta)
LRI3512884 Heads of the demon Humbaba (terracotta) by Sumerian; Archaeological Museum, Baghdad, Iraq; (add.info.: In Mesopotamian mythology)

A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh
2963355 A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)
2963353 First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster)
3525810 Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster) by Sumerian; 22.4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mesopotamia)

Champleve furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory)
3525786 Champlevefurniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 5.9 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes, c. 800 BC (ivory, gold foil)
3525783 Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes, c.800 BC (ivory, gold foil) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 6.4x10.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Syria)

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The Scorpion Men from the Epic Of Gilgamesh (engraving)
3647842 The Scorpion Men from the Epic Of Gilgamesh (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scorpion Men from the Epic Of Gilgamesh)

Wall relief of Gilgamesh from the ruins of Dur-Sharrukin, capital city of the Assyrians at the time of King Sargon II
3647838 Wall relief of Gilgamesh from the ruins of Dur-Sharrukin, capital city of the Assyrians at the time of King Sargon II (engraving) by German School

Eye idol amulet, c. 3500 BC (gypsum)
1216420 Eye idol amulet, c.3500 BC (gypsum) by Mesopotamian; 3.8x2.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Tell Brak Eye idol amulet, gypsum figurine, owl faced c)

The Oath of Semiramis, c. 1623-24 (oil on copper)
1217970 The Oath of Semiramis, c. 1623-24 (oil on copper) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 51.2x70.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian

Bull, from Babylon (glazed bricks)
EDS358737 Bull, from Babylon (glazed bricks) by Babylonian; Archaeological Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; eElizabeth Disney; out of copyright

Gaming board depicting animals of the field and forest, from Iraq, c. 2500 BC (wood)
XBP341867 Gaming board depicting animals of the field and forest, from Iraq, c.2500 BC (wood) by Sumerian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Interior of the Palace of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinson
IL335172 Interior of the Palace of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Model of the Sit Shamsi ceremony, from Susa, c. 1150 BC (bronze)
XIR240203 Model of the Sit Shamsi ceremony, from Susa, c.1150 BC (bronze) by Elamite, (12th century BC); length: 60 cm; Louvre, Paris

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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.