Sumerian Collection

Gilgamesh / Layard Relief
Gilgamesh, the Sumerian King of Uruk

Ziggurat in Sumerian city dating from around 4500-400BC, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Iraq. Late Preh
Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer. Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. 3100-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Neo-Sumerian. Statue of Gudea. Girsu, Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneifo
Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian. Ruler Gudea of state of Lagash. Diorita statue. From Girsu (modern Telloh). Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneiform inscription. Detail. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Akkadian inscription on a brick-stamp of baked clay
Inscription in Akkadian on a brick-stamp of baked clay of King Sarkali-Sarri of the Akkadian dynasty, from Nippur. from the Archaeological Museums collection, Istanbul

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Ziggurat, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Staircase on ziggurat, ruins of Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC
3033786 Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC. Utu-hengal, also written Utu-heg~al, Utu-hegal, Utu-hegal or Utu-hejal. Sumerian king

The Queen's Lyre
3330417 The Queen's Lyre; (add.info.: The Queen's Lyre found in the tomb of Queen Puabi, an important person in the Sumerian city of Ur. Dated 27th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Entrance to a royal grave, c.21st century BC (photo)
BAL115172 Entrance to a royal grave, c.21st century BC (photo); Ur, Iraq.

The market place in the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur
3614176 The market place in the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Jewellery from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, Sumeria, Ancient Iraq, Early Dynastic III, about 2600 BC. Showing hair ornaments, earrings and necklaces

Illustration of using reed pen to write Sumerian cuneiform script on clay tablet

The Ram in a Thicket. Ur
The Ram in a Thicket. Rampant Ram perched on the tree of life, covered with gold leaf. The horns, eyes and back of the animal are of lapis lazuli. The base on silver

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)

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

Bull Procession Cup, c. 3100-2900 BC (grey limestone)
499977 Bull Procession Cup, c.3100-2900 BC (grey limestone) by Sumerian; w:7.7 h:5.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Cuneiform cone, 2143-2124 BC (terracotta)
615793 Cuneiform cone, 2143-2124 BC (terracotta) by Sumerian; 11.4x5.5 cm; Freud Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Complete clay cone inscribed with ten lines of cuneiform)

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

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ113026 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

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)

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

Sumerian headdress worn by Queen Shub-ad, discovered in Ur by Mr C
XND70127 Sumerian headdress worn by Queen Shub-ad, discovered in Ur by Mr C. Leonard Woolley and published in the Illustrated London News, 1928 (colour litho) by English School

Tablet with cuneiform script, from Uruk, c. 3200 BC (stone)
XIR208456 Tablet with cuneiform script, from Uruk, c.3200 BC (stone) by Mesopotamian, (4th century BC); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; out of copyright

Votive plaque depicting an offering scene, from Diyala, Early Dynastic Period
XIR188782 Votive plaque depicting an offering scene, from Diyala, Early Dynastic Period, 2600-2500 BC (stone) by Mesopotamian; Iraq Museum, Baghdad; out of copyright

Striding Goat, c. 3200-3000 BC (limestone & Egyptian blue inlay)
500019 Striding Goat, c.3200-3000 BC (limestone & Egyptian blue inlay) by Sumerian; h:2.40 w:1.40 d:3.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Norman O. Stone and Ella A

Votive figures unearthed at Nippur, Iraq, c. 2800 BC (alabaster & gold)
LEE270604 Votive figures unearthed at Nippur, Iraq, c.2800 BC (alabaster & gold) by Mesopotamian; Private Collection; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; out of copyright

ILN cover - Golden head-dress of Queen Shub-ad
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing a photograph of a reconstruction of a 5000 year-old head dress found at Ur, Iraq, in the royal Graves at Ur excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley. 1928

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

Royal Lyre, Ur, Mesopotamia
Royal Lyre, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Rein-ring and Mascot from Queen Shub-ads Chariot, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Ram caught in a thicket, Ur
Ram caught in a thicket Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Gold helmet of Meskalamdug, Ur
Gold Helmet of Meskalamdug, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Gold dagger in ornate golden sheath, Ur
Gold dagger in an ornate golden sheath, from Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

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The Sumerians, an ancient civilization that thrived in Mesopotamia, left behind a rich legacy of art and artifacts. From the epic tale of Gilgamesh to the intricate Layard Relief, their artistic prowess is evident. The towering Ziggurat in a Sumerian city dating back to 4500-400 BC stands as a testament to their architectural brilliance. Inscribed clay tablets adorned with pictographs provide glimpses into their written language and culture. These precious relics from Iraq's Late Prehistoric era offer valuable insights into the lives of these early inhabitants. The Neo-Sumerian statue of Gudea found in Girsu, Iraq showcases the mastery of sculpture during 2120 BC. Carved with cuneiform script, it serves as a reminder of their advanced writing system. A fascinating glimpse into Sumerian governance can be seen through a cylinder-seal impression depicting the introduction of a governor to the king. This small yet significant artifact sheds light on their political structure and hierarchy. The ruins of Ur's Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Iraq stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Built around 2100 BC, they reflect the grandeur and religious significance attached to these monumental structures. Amongst these remnants lies an intriguing copper figure - King Shulgi carrying a basket - symbolizing his role as provider for his people during 2094-2047 BC. An Akkadian inscription on a baked clay brick-stamp reveals linguistic influences within this region during ancient times. It highlights cultural exchange and intermingling between neighboring civilizations. One cannot help but marvel at the intricacy and beauty displayed on "The Peace Frieze" from Ur's Standard artifact excavated from royal tombs. This stunning piece depicts scenes from daily life, showcasing craftsmanship unparalleled even today. Sumerian jewelry also captivates with its exquisite designs crafted centuries ago; each piece tells a story of their aesthetic sensibilities and craftsmanship.