Sumerian Collection (page 2)

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

The high priest of Nippur delimiting the boundary between Lagash and Umma, Sumeria
3614178 The high priest of Nippur delimiting the boundary between Lagash and Umma, Sumeria, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

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)

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

Vase dedicated by Entemena to the god Nigirsu, from Tello (Ancient Girsu) c
XIR229341 Vase dedicated by Entemena to the god Nigirsu, from Tello (Ancient Girsu) c.2400 BC (copper & silver) by Mesopotamian; height: 35 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Cuneiform Tablet (clay)
617393 Cuneiform Tablet (clay) by Sumerian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Statuette of an offering bearer with a votive inscription, from Uruk
XIR188783 Statuette of an offering bearer with a votive inscription, from Uruk, Protoliterate Period, 3rd millennium BC (bronze) by Mesopotamian; Iraq Museum, Baghdad; out of copyright

Bull Calf Polemount, c. 2700 BC (basalt)
499780 Bull Calf Polemount, c.2700 BC (basalt) by Sumerian; 7.7x5.1x13.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Like most Mesopotamian sculptures in the round)

Sacrificial scene (mosaic)
XIR173128 Sacrificial scene (mosaic) by Mesopotamian; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; out of copyright

Head of a Bull, 3000-2000 BC (chalcedony)
500250 Head of a Bull, 3000-2000 BC (chalcedony) by Sumerian; h:3.10 w:2.90 d:4.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This bull head is carved in a banded stone)

Sumerian Goddess Lama (clay)
1220357 Sumerian Goddess Lama (clay) by Sumerian; (add.info.: Lama, the Sumerian goddess of protection who was believed to act as an intermediary between people and the gods)

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049861 Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; 5.6x4.6x2.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cuneiform tablet: private letter, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049858 Cuneiform tablet: private letter, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; 6.8x5.4x2.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tablet relating the ritual sacrifices at the Temple of Anu in Uruk (Warka
XIR208455 Tablet relating the ritual sacrifices at the Temple of Anu in Uruk (Warka) copy of an ancient text of 3rd-1st century BC (clay) by Mesopotamian; 22x10 cm; Louvre, Paris

Commemorative relief for the construction of a religious building by Ur-Nanshe
XIR92555 Commemorative relief for the construction of a religious building by Ur-Nanshe, Prince of Lagash and his family, from Telloh, ancient Girsu, Early Dynastic Period

Jar, Early Dynasty (alabaster)
617274 Jar, Early Dynasty (alabaster) by Mesopotamian; height: 10.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 2900-2400 BC); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Dr

Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049857 Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; height:16.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A large multi-columned Ur III tablet concerning itemised livestock for sacrifice
1764793 A large multi-columned Ur III tablet concerning itemised livestock for sacrifice, 2047-2038 BC (stone) by Sumerian; 18.4x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King List Prism (clay)
1216372 King List Prism (clay) by Mesopotamian; 20x9.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Isin-Larsa period King List prism; Sumerian, written in cuneiform script)

A patesi or priest-king worshipping Ningirsu, god of Lagash in southern Babylonia
3614177 A patesi or priest-king worshipping Ningirsu, god of Lagash in southern Babylonia, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Cuneiform Tablet (clay)
617392 Cuneiform Tablet (clay) by Sumerian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Princess of the Gudea family, The Woman with the Shawl
XIR188781 Princess of the Gudea family, The Woman with the Shawl, from Telloh (ancient Girsu) c.2130-2150 BC (steatite) by Mesopotamian; height: 17 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Vessel supported by two rams, c. 2600-2500 BC (gypsum alabaster)
5049877 Vessel supported by two rams, c. 2600-2500 BC (gypsum alabaster) by Sumerian; 7x11.8x3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early Dynastic III); out of copyright

Headdress, c. 2600-2500 BC (gold, lapis lazuli and carnelian)
5049833 Headdress, c.2600-2500 BC (gold, lapis lazuli and carnelian) by Sumerian; 38.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early Dynastic III from Mesopotamia)

Oldest Known Examples of the Goldsmiths Art: Masterpieces of Sumerian Culture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. Artist: Joint Expedition to Ur
Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Great Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Shrine of Justice, Ur, Iraq, 1977

Residential area, Ur, Iraq, 1977. Remains of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur

Shrine of Justice (detail), Ur, Iraq, 1977

Flood pits, Ur, Iraq, 1977

Royal cemetery, Ur, Iraq, 1977. Ur was one of the pre-eminent cities of Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Most of the tombs in the royal cemetery date from around 2600 BC

Walls of Kish, Iraq, 1977. Kish was one of the twelve city states of the Ancient Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia

Terracotta group of King and Priests, Third Dynasty of Ur, 2100 BC-2000 BC. The Third Dynasty of Ur, also known as the Neo-Sumerian Empire

Ram or Goat in a Bush from Ur, Early Dynastic, 2600 BC. Statuette of a goat perched against a bush looking for food in gold and lapis lazuli

Terracotta Astarte or Ishtar figure, Third Dynasty of Ur, c2100 BC. The Third Dynasty of Ur, also known as the Neo-Sumerian Empire

Sumerian Libation Vase Hero Gilgamesh, Bulls and Birds from Warka, Uruk, South Iraq, c2000 BC. British Museum

Sumerian Libartion Vase from Uruk (Warka), Southern Iraq, c2900 BC. Uruk played a leading role in the early urbanization of Sumer in the mid 4th millennium BC. At its height c. 2900 BC

Detail of an early Sumerian stone tablet
Detail of Sumerian stone tablet with some of the oldest characters found on stone, from early Babylonia. From the British Museums collection

Statue of the Sumerian King Gudea, ruler of Lagash, c2130BC. From the British Museums collection

The Sumerian Blau Tablet, 30th century BC
The Blau Tablet, a Sumerian tablet with archaic characters that are almost the oldest found on stone, from the British Museums collection, 30th century BC

Early Sumerian cylinder-seal and impression, from the British Museums collection

Solid copper Sumerian bison, found near Lake Van in Turkey, from the British Museums collection

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

Detail of the standard of Ur showing a Sumerian Harpist and a Ruler, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the standard of Ur showing a Sumerian Harpist and a Ruler, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC

The Peace side of the Standard of Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
The Peace side of the Standard of Ur from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. Inlay of shell, red limestone, and lapis lazuli in Bitumen on a hollow box

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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.