Gold helmet of King Meskalamdug, from the Royal Cemetery at Ur; dating circa 2,400 B.C.
Upper part of a statuette, possibly a king, from Uruk;dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Bowl, made of grey stone, inlaid with mosaic of limestone and shell, from Uruk; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Fluted gold beaker, from the Royal Cemetery at Ur; dating circa 2.400 B.C.
Gold dagger with lapis handle and sheath, from the Royal Cemetery at Ur; dating circa 2,400 B.C.
Two staues of worshippers, gypsum, from the Abu Temple, Tell Amar; dating circa 2,600 B.C.
Steatite bowl with relief decoration, from Ur; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Spouted jar, made of grey stone, inlaid with mosiac of limestone and shell, from Uruk; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Statue of worshipper, gypsum, from Khafaje; dating circa, 2,500 B.C.
Ivory plaque (furniture piece), head of a women, from Nimrud; dating circa late 8th Century B.C.
Nasiriyah stelae showing prisoners of war, from Nasiriyah (near Ur); dating circa 2,300 B.C.
Alabaster Uruk vase, with reliefs of plants, animals, humans, and temple scene; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Detail of Alabaster Uruk vase, Ianna priestess receiving provisions; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Scarlet ware jar, from Khafaje; dating circa 2,900 B.C.
Head of retainer wearing jewelry, in situ, from Royal Cemetery at Ur; dating circa 2,400 B.C.
Limestone vessel with relief carvings, probably from Uruk; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
White marble head of a women from Uruk; dating circa 3,000 B.C.
Cast copper statue head from Nineveh, of either King Sargon I or his grandson, Naram-Sin; dating circa 2,250 B.C.
Votive plaque, showing ritual banquet scene, from Khafaje; dating circa 2, 600 B.C.
Gold helmet of King Meskalamdug, from the Royal Cemetery at Ur; dating circa 2,400 B.C.
revised: June 3, 2003