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Assyrian “winged genie” with elaborate bracelets.  Alabaster relief sculpture from Room H of the Nor
Assyrian “winged genie” with elaborate bracelets.  Alabaster relief sculpture from Room H of the Nor
A pair of Assyrian winged deities, carved in gypsum.  Artist unknown; reign of Ashurbanipal II (883-
A pair of Assyrian winged deities, carved in gypsum.  Artist unknown; reign of Ashurbanipal II (883-
Mesopotamian statuette (alabaster, gold, terracotta, and rubies) of a nude woman, possibly the godde
Mesopotamian statuette (alabaster, gold, terracotta, and rubies) of a nude woman, possibly the godde
Ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet and figurine discovered in a tomb dating to around 2,500 BC.Th
Ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet and figurine discovered in a tomb dating to around 2,500 BC.Th
Alabaster statue of a male priest, from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk. Artist unknown; ca. 3
Alabaster statue of a male priest, from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk. Artist unknown; ca. 3
Mesopotamian cuneiform love letter, circa 2000 BC,Bridegroom, dear to my heart,Goodly is your beauty
Mesopotamian cuneiform love letter, circa 2000 BC,Bridegroom, dear to my heart,Goodly is your beauty
Ancient Assyrian ivory box panel depicting a griffin and sacred tree.  Artist unknown; ca. 800 BCE. 
Ancient Assyrian ivory box panel depicting a griffin and sacred tree.  Artist unknown; ca. 800 BCE. 
Ivory furniture plaque from Assyria, carved with a falcon-headed figure in relief.  Artist unknown;
Ivory furniture plaque from Assyria, carved with a falcon-headed figure in relief.  Artist unknown;
archaicwonder:Mesopotamian Kudurru (Boundary Stone), 2nd Dynasty of Isin, 1157-1025 BCThe upper sect
archaicwonder:Mesopotamian Kudurru (Boundary Stone), 2nd Dynasty of Isin, 1157-1025 BCThe upper sect
An Assyrian soldier conducts captives in a boat.  Gypsum alabaster relief, artist unknown; ca. 668-6
An Assyrian soldier conducts captives in a boat.  Gypsum alabaster relief, artist unknown; ca. 668-6
Assyrian lamassu from the Throne Room (Room B) of the North-West Palace at Nimrud (present-day Iraq)
Assyrian lamassu from the Throne Room (Room B) of the North-West Palace at Nimrud (present-day Iraq)
ancientpeoples:Openwork scarab of green jasper imitating Mesopotamian drilled art style7th Century B
ancientpeoples:Openwork scarab of green jasper imitating Mesopotamian drilled art style7th Century B
Mesopotamian votive statue of a dog.  According to the inscription, it was dedicated by a physician
Mesopotamian votive statue of a dog.  According to the inscription, it was dedicated by a physician
Ancient Mesopotamian stamp seal (carved marble) in the form of a reclining calf.  Artist unknown; ca
Ancient Mesopotamian stamp seal (carved marble) in the form of a reclining calf.  Artist unknown; ca
Ancient Assyrian ivory furniture plaque depicting a cow suckling a calf.  Artist unknown; 9th/8th ce
Ancient Assyrian ivory furniture plaque depicting a cow suckling a calf.  Artist unknown; 9th/8th ce
Ancient Mesopotamian jasper cylinder seal, depicting long-necked lions and lion-headed eagles.  Arti
Ancient Mesopotamian jasper cylinder seal, depicting long-necked lions and lion-headed eagles.  Arti
Ancient Mesopotamian terracotta relief depicting a worker using an adze to cut a piece of a chariot.
Ancient Mesopotamian terracotta relief depicting a worker using an adze to cut a piece of a chariot.
Ancient Mesopotamian baked-clay plaque depicting the storm god Ishchali.  Artist unknown; ca. 2000-1
Ancient Mesopotamian baked-clay plaque depicting the storm god Ishchali.  Artist unknown; ca. 2000-1
Diorite sculpture of the Sumerian monarch Gudea.  Artist unknown; 2090 BCE (Neo-Sumerian period).  T
Diorite sculpture of the Sumerian monarch Gudea.  Artist unknown; 2090 BCE (Neo-Sumerian period).  T
Statue of a Sumerian male worshiper from the hoard in Nintu Temple V at ancient Tutub, Mesopotamia =
Statue of a Sumerian male worshiper from the hoard in Nintu Temple V at ancient Tutub, Mesopotamia =
Mesopotamian statuette of a bull (bronze with silver inlay). Unknown artist; Early Dynastic III peri
Mesopotamian statuette of a bull (bronze with silver inlay). Unknown artist; Early Dynastic III peri
Ancient Mesopotamian statue of a lioness (the so-called “Guennol Lioness”).  Artist unknown; Proto-E
Ancient Mesopotamian statue of a lioness (the so-called “Guennol Lioness”).  Artist unknown; Proto-E
Ancient Mesopotamian stamp seal, carved in the shape of a reclining bull or bull calf.  Artist unkno
Ancient Mesopotamian stamp seal, carved in the shape of a reclining bull or bull calf.  Artist unkno
Mesopotamian statuette of a bearded man, perhaps a king-priest.  Artist unknown; ca. 3300 BCE (
Mesopotamian statuette of a bearded man, perhaps a king-priest.  Artist unknown; ca. 3300 BCE (
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