1. "Worm" bowl 2.6 in. (6.6 cm) Date: -1400 - -1100ca. 14th–12th century BC Geographic region: IranDinkha Tepe Time period: Iron Age I Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.6 in. (6.6 cm)
2. Amulet 0.24 in. (0.61 cm) Date: -5000 - -20005th–3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: IranNishapur Time period: Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 0.24 in. (0.61 cm)
3. Animal figurine 1.5 x 2.75 in. (3.81 x 6.99 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.5 x 2.75 in. (3.81 x 6.99 cm)
4. Animal figurine 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (6.8 x 6.1 x 7.3 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (6.8 x 6.1 x 7.3 cm)
5. Animal figurine 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/16 in. (8.2 x 7.3 x 5.6 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/16 in. (8.2 x 7.3 x 5.6 cm)
6. Animal head 2.2 x 3.15 in. (5.59 x 8 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.2 x 3.15 in. (5.59 x 8 cm)
7. Animal head sherd 2.05 x 1.65 in. (5.21 x 4.19 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.05 x 1.65 in. (5.21 x 4.19 cm)
8. Animal-headed rhyton 7.17 in. (18.21 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran, Caspian region Time period: Iron Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.17 in. (18.21 cm)
9. Anthropomorphic vessel 16.5 in. (41.91 cm) Date: -900 - -600ca. 9th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran Time period: Iron Age II-III Medium: Ceramic Extent: 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)
10. Apkallu figure: bird-headed, winged figure carrying a bucket 5.5 x 3.37 in. (13.97 x 8.56 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5.5 x 3.37 in. (13.97 x 8.56 cm)
11. Apkallu figure: male with a fish-skin hood 5.12 x 1.87 in. (13 x 4.75 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5.12 x 1.87 in. (13 x 4.75 cm)
12. Axe head 3.86 x 1.89 x 5.39 in. (9.8 x 4.8 x 13.69 cm) Date: -4000 - -4000ca. 4000 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Ubaid Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.86 x 1.89 x 5.39 in. (9.8 x 4.8 x 13.69 cm)
13. Base sherd 1.57 in. (3.99 cm) Date: -5000 - -20005th–3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: IranNishapur Time period: Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.57 in. (3.99 cm)
14. Basin 6 in. (15.24 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 6 in. (15.24 cm)
15. Bead 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 0.71 in. (1.8 cm)
16. Bead 0.79 in. (2.01 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 0.79 in. (2.01 cm)
17. Bead 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: IranHasanlu Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm)
18. Bead 2.76 in. (7.01 cm) Date: -3100 - -2900ca. 3100–2900 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Jemdet Nasr Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.76 in. (7.01 cm)
19. Beads L. of string: 9-1/2 in. Max. Diam. 2.1 cm x H. 1.6 cm Date: 6 - 6ca. 6th–8th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian–early Islamic Medium: Ceramic Extent: L. of string: 9-1/2 in. Max. Diam. 2.1 cm x H. 1.6 cm
20. Beak spout 2.01 x 1.06 x 0.67 in. (5.11 x 2.69 x 1.7 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: IranTepe Nush-i Jan Time period: Iron Age III Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.01 x 1.06 x 0.67 in. (5.11 x 2.69 x 1.7 cm)
21. Beak-spouted jug 4.72 in. (11.99 cm) Date: -100 - 100ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. Geographic region: IranShahr-i Qumis (ancient Hecatompylos) Time period: Parthian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.72 in. (11.99 cm)
22. Beaker 3.9 in. (9.91 cm) Date: -2500 - -2350ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell Taya Time period: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.9 in. (9.91 cm)
23. Beaker 3.74 in. (9.5 cm) Date: -2000 - -1900ca. 2000–1900 B.C. Geographic region: IranYarim Tepe Time period: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.74 in. (9.5 cm)
24. Beaker 3.78 x 3.31 in. (9.6 x 8.41 cm) Date: -1600 - -1600ca. 1600 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell al-Rimah Time period: Mitanni (?) Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.78 x 3.31 in. (9.6 x 8.41 cm)
25. Beaker 4.41 in. (11.2 cm) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell Taya Time period: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.41 in. (11.2 cm)
26. Beaker 4.87 in. (12.37 cm) Date: -2500 - -2000ca. 2400-2170 B.C. Geographic region: IranTepe Hissar Time period: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.87 in. (12.37 cm)
27. Beaker 7.01 x 4.84 in. (17.81 x 12.29 cm) Date: -1300 - -1000ca. 1300–1000 B.C. Geographic region: IranDinkha Tepe Time period: Iron Age I Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.01 x 4.84 in. (17.81 x 12.29 cm)
28. Beaker sherd 0.08 x 3.23 in. (0.2 x 8.2 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 0.08 x 3.23 in. (0.2 x 8.2 cm)
29. Beaker with a checkerboard design 7.87 x 7.28 in. (19.99 x 18.49 cm) Date: -4000 - -3600ca. early to mid-4th millennium B.C. Geographic region: IranSusa Time period: Chalcolithic Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7.87 x 7.28 in. (19.99 x 18.49 cm)
30. Bearded warrior holding a spear 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (14.6 x 4.8 cm) Date: -900 - -700ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (14.6 x 4.8 cm)
31. Bed model 1.5 x 2.75 x 4.87 in. (3.81 x 6.99 x 12.37 cm) Date: -1900 - -1600ca. 1900–1600 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Isin-Larsa–Old Babylonian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.5 x 2.75 x 4.87 in. (3.81 x 6.99 x 12.37 cm)
32. Beveled rim bowl 3.19 in. (8.1 cm) Date: -3300 - -3100ca. 3300–3100 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNippur Time period: Late Uruk Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.19 in. (8.1 cm)
33. Bird head 1.3 x 1.61 in. (3.3 x 4.09 cm) Date: -1800 - -1700ca. 18th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatoliaprobably from Acemhöyük Time period: Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1.3 x 1.61 in. (3.3 x 4.09 cm)
34. Bird head with inscription of Ashurbanipal 7/8 × 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. (2.3 × 2.2 × 3.1 cm) Date: -668 - -627ca. 668–627 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 7/8 × 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. (2.3 × 2.2 × 3.1 cm)
35. Bird sculpture 6.57 x 10.08 in. (16.69 x 25.6 cm) Date: -1000 - -1000ca. 1000 B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran Time period: Iron Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 6.57 x 10.08 in. (16.69 x 25.6 cm)
36. Bird-shaped vessel 9.17 x 4.92 x 6.77 in. (23.29 x 12.5 x 17.2 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Northwestern Iran Medium: Ceramic Extent: 9.17 x 4.92 x 6.77 in. (23.29 x 12.5 x 17.2 cm)
37. Bottle 2.52 in. (6.4 cm) Date: -2350 - -2150ca. late 3rd millennium B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell Taya Time period: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.52 in. (6.4 cm)
38. Bottle 2.82 in. (7.16 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.82 in. (7.16 cm)
39. Bottle 3.5 x 2.5 in. (8.89 x 6.35 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.5 x 2.5 in. (8.89 x 6.35 cm)
40. Bottle 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.25 in. (8.26 cm)
41. Bottle 3.75 in. (9.53 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 3.75 in. (9.53 cm)
42. Bottle 4.12 in. (10.46 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.12 in. (10.46 cm)
43. Bottle 4.29 in. (10.9 cm) Date: -800 - -700ca. 8th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaTell al-Rimah Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 4.29 in. (10.9 cm)
44. Bottle 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) Date: -725 - -600ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: LevantLachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Time period: Iron Age II Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
45. Bottle 5.37 x 3 in. (13.64 x 7.62 cm) Date: -1000 - -11st millennium B.C. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Iron Age Medium: Ceramic Extent: 5.37 x 3 in. (13.64 x 7.62 cm)
46. Bottle H. 3-1/2 in. x Diam. mouth: 3.3 cm x Th. 1 cm x Diam. body: 2-3/4 in. Date: 1 - 400ca. 1st–4th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Parthian–early Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: H. 3-1/2 in. x Diam. mouth: 3.3 cm x Th. 1 cm x Diam. body: 2-3/4 in.
47. Bovine head 2.5 x 4.5 in. (6.35 x 11.43 cm) Date: -1600 - -1300ca. 16th–14th century B.C. Geographic region: Anatolia Time period: Hittite Middle Kingdom–Hittite Empire Medium: Ceramic Extent: 2.5 x 4.5 in. (6.35 x 11.43 cm)
48. Bowl 1 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 11 x 0.6 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 11 x 0.6 cm)
49. Bowl 1 11/16 x 5 x 7/16 in. (4.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1 11/16 x 5 x 7/16 in. (4.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm)
50. Bowl 1 11/16 x 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (4.3 x 0.8 x 11.5 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: MesopotamiaCtesiphon Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: 1 11/16 x 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (4.3 x 0.8 x 11.5 cm)