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Ancient Middle East


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Chariot with protecting divinities. Egyptian influence. 6th-4th BCE, from Tartous, Phoenicia. Bronze, H: 13,3 cm L: 6,5 cm AO 22 265
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Chariot with protecting divinities. Egyptian influence. 6th-4th BCE, from Tartou...

Cult vase with animals in two rows, pre-dynastic period. Limestone AO 11251
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Cult vase with animals in two rows, pre-dynastic period....

Figure of a sitting bear, 3.500-3.300 BCE White alabaster. H:4,8 cm From Braq, Syria, northern Mesopotamia. G.409
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Figure of a sitting bear, 3.500-3.300 BCE White alabaster. H:4,8 c...

Amulet in the form of a frog, 3.500-3.300 BCE White alabaster, H: 2,3 cm From Braq, Syria, layer of the "Grey Temple" F. 683
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Amulet in the form of a frog, 3.500-3.300 BCE White alabaster, H: 2,3...

Imprint of a cylindrical seal showing the temple of Susa. Such seals were often used to seal bundles of goods to assure they arrived unopened. Cylindrical seals are therefore proof of early trade. 3.100 BCE
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Imprint of a cylindrical seal showing the temple of Susa. Such seals were of...

The Uruk Vase - detail. See also 08-02-05/56,57. Men bearing gifts to the goddess Inanna (Innin), a bull and agricultural products. Limestone, around 2.900 BCE
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The Uruk Vase - detail. See also 08-02-05/56,57. Men bearing gifts to the...

Blueprint of a house from the Agade-period, Sumer. The drawing mentions the size of rooms and their use: living room, 4x6 m, reception hall, 3x6 m, court of honour, 4,5x6 m, entrance hall, 7x3 m. From Lagash, 2.400 BCE
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Blueprint of a house from the Agade-period, Sumer. The drawing mentions the...

A priests carries a vase, two priests follow with arms crossed. Two women seem to smooth a shaggy blanket. Frieze of mother-of-pearl, slate and ivory. From the temple of the agricultural god Dagan, Mari. 2.645-2.460 BCE H: 295, cm Inv. S 1269
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A priests carries a vase, two priests follow with arms crossed. Two women seem...

Marble intarsia from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors and mythological animals were arranged in 12 rows on a wall,possibly to celebrate a victory. Lion-headed eagle and bull with a human face Around 2.400 BCE H: 14-15 cm
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Marble intarsia from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors...

Marble intarsia from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors and mythological animals were arranged in 12 rows on a wall, possibly to celebrate a victory. Warriors with standard and prisoners. Around 2.400 BCE H: 14-15 cm
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Marble intarsia from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors...

Marble intarisa from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors and mythological animals were arranged in 12 rows on a wall, possibly to celebrate a victory. Warriors fighting enemies, taking prisoners, with bow. Around 2.400 BCE H: 14-15 cm
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Marble intarisa from a hall in Palace G, Ebla. The figures of warriors...

Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-02-04/15. Diorite figure, around 2120 BCE 46 x 33 x 22,5 cm AO 3293
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Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-...