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Double-faced gem,a token. Erotic scene,a conversation  
between a man sitting on a stool and a woman, kneeling 
at his feet. From southern Iran.                       
Lapis lazuli,3,5 cm across. Reverse side of 08-02-14/4 
AO 26073
#080214 5

Double-faced gem,a token. Erotic scene,a conversation between a man sitting on...

Double vase, one half decorated with the fassade       
of a house, the other with basketwork decoration.      
From Susa, import from Eastern Iran, 2600-2200 BCE     
Chlorite, H: 6,3 cm                                    
Sb 2829
#080214 6

Double vase, one half decorated with the fassade of a house, the other wi...

"God with a golden hand", initially completely gilded. 
The god wears a long "kaunakes" which leaves one       
shoulder free,typical of all divinities since Akkadian 
periods. From Susa, early 2nd mill.BCE.                
Copper and gold, H: 17,5 cm            AO 2823
#080214 7

"God with a golden hand", initially completely gilded. The god wears a long "ka...

Mythological genie "scarface", whose body is covered   
with snake scales. It wears a skirt and its long       
facial scar symbolizes a destructive ritual. From      
Baktriana, Eastern Iran. Late 3rd, early second BCE.   
Limestone and chlorite, H: 11,7 cm      AO 21104
#080214 8

Mythological genie "scarface", whose body is covered with snake scales. It we...

Pot with handles, ribbon ornaments and animal scenes;  
Baked clay with white incrustations. From Susa, found  
near a sarcophagus, therefore probably funerary use.   
H: 18,5 cm, 13 cm across. See 08-02-14/10              
Sb.2825
#080214 9

Pot with handles, ribbon ornaments and animal scenes; Baked clay with white in...

Pot with handles, ribbon-ornaments and animal scenes;  
Baked clay with white incrustations.From Susa, found   
near a sarcophagus, therefore probably funerary use.   
H: 18,5 cm, 13 cm across. Reverse side of 08-02-14/9   
Sb 2825
#08021410

Pot with handles, ribbon-ornaments and animal scenes; Baked clay with white in...

God on a throne, dressed in a Syrian ceremonial robe   
trimmed with a wide braid. The ovoid crown is adorned  
with rows of bovine horns, emblems of rank.            
14th-12th BCE. From Quatna, Syria.                     
Bronze, H: 17,2 cm               AO 3992
#08021411

God on a throne, dressed in a Syrian ceremonial robe trimmed with a wide brai...

Cones of Uruiningina, telling of the reforms of the    
prince concerning the abuses of "the old days".        
From Tello. 2,350 BCE                                  
Terracotta                                             
AO 3149 (left), AO 3278 (right).
#08021412

Cones of Uruiningina, telling of the reforms of the prince concerning the ab...

Cone of Enkemera, prince of Lagash.                    
From Tello, 2400 BCE.                                  
Terracotta                                             
AO 3004
#08021413

Cone of Enkemera, prince of Lagash. From Tello, 2400 BCE....

Inscription in the name of "Ur Nanta, son of Gunidu    
to Ningirsu"(Lord of Girsu, chief god of Girsu/Lagash).
Archaic Dynasties (2550-2500 BCE). From Tello.         
Limestone,H: 55 cm
#08021414

Inscription in the name of "Ur Nanta, son of Gunidu to Ningirsu"(Lord of Gir...

The Shamash-stele:a worshipper pours a libation over   
a tree of life.Shamash, the Akkadian sun-god with      
cone-shaped headdress and staff sits on a throne.      
From Susa,Iran. Limestone, H:67 cm                     
End 3rd, early 2nd mill BCE          Sb 7
#08021415

The Shamash-stele:a worshipper pours a libation over a tree of life.Shamash,...

Faience mask from Ugarit (Minet el Beida)              
Late Bronze,  14th-12th BCE                            
Faience, 7,8 x 5,6 cm                                  
AO 15731
#08021416

Faience mask from Ugarit (Minet el Beida) Late Bronze, 14th-12th...