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Clay tablet with imprint of the seal stamp of King Mursil II (1345-1320 BCE). Late middle Syrian period (mid 13th BCE) from the south archives of the palace at Ugarit (Ras Shamra), Syria - 14.2 x 8.8 cm
#08020857

Clay tablet with imprint of the seal stamp of King Mursil II (1345-...

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
#080209 7

A priests carries a vase, two priests follow with arms crossed. Two women seem...

Drinking vessel in form of a lion's head, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra). Terracotta, middle-Syrian. H: 16,2 cm Inv. S 4217
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Drinking vessel in form of a lion's head, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra). Terracotta...

Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hadad-isi, king of Guzana and his son. The inscription praises Hadad and threatens persons who damage the statue with the god's wrath. From Tell Fekherye H: 165 cm Inv. 7439
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Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hada...

Sphinx, with the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and the false beard of the Pharaohs. Probably part of an entrance gate to an Aramaic temple or palace in Damascus, then capital of Aram. 9th-8th BCE Basalt, H:80 cm Inv. 30
#08020928

Sphinx, with the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and the false beard of t...

Tumbal monument for a lady, early 2nd CE. From the tomb of Ta'ai, Palmyra White limestone, H: 62 cm Inv. 18798
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Tumbal monument for a lady, early 2nd CE. From the tomb of Ta'ai,...

Funeral banquet, first half 2nd CE. The deceased is shown reclining as at a banquet, attended by one or several members of his family. From a non-identified necropolis. Limestone, 55 x 94 cm Inv. 19
#08020963

Funeral banquet, first half 2nd CE. The deceased is shown re...

Water-Goddess with vase and water spouting from the vase. Stone statue,detail. Archaic Dynasties See also 08-02-04/25 and 26 Early 2nd millennium BCE
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Water-Goddess with vase and water spouting from...

Seated girl holding a pigeon. White limestone bas-relief on a tomb (1st CE) from Palmyra, Syria. 41 x 36 cm
#11010436

Seated girl holding a pigeon. White limestone bas-reli...

Seated woman. Statue from the tomb of Jarhai. White limestone (early 2nd CE) from Palmyra, Syria. 47.7 x 25 cm Inv. 3634/8380
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Seated woman. Statue from the tomb of Jarhai. White limestone (early 2...

Woman. Relief on a stele of white limestone (2nd CE) from the tomb of Ta'ai, Palmyra, Syria. 62 x 25 cm Inv. 18798
#11010441

Woman. Relief on a stele of white limestone (2nd CE) from the tomb o...

A woman. Tomb relief for Beresis, daughter of Markell. Black basalt (2nd CE) from Hauran, Syria. Height 106 cm Inv. 1350/2978
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A woman. Tomb relief for Beresis, daughter of Markell. Black basalt (2nd CE)...