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1. Fountain

Date:: 1400-1499
1400
1499
Geographic region:: Egypt
Cairo
Medium:: Stone
Terracotta
Shell

2. Button Diam. 2.8 cm x D. .4 cm

Date:: 200 - 699
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Ctesiphon
Time period:: Sasanian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: Diam. 2.8 cm x D. .4 cm

3. Button Diam. 3.7 cm x D. .5 cm

Date:: 200 - 699
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: Sasanian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: Diam. 3.7 cm x D. .5 cm

4. Ornament H. 4.1 cm x W. 3.6 cm x D. .5 cm

Date:: 200 - 699
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: Sasanian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: H. 4.1 cm x W. 3.6 cm x D. .5 cm

5. String of Beads

Date:: 100 BC-AD 300
-100
300
Geographic region:: Egypt
Nubia
Karanog Cemetery
Medium:: Shell
Glass

6. Inlay 0.12 x 0.62 x 0.75 in. (0.3 x 1.57 x 1.91 cm)

Date:: 7 - 7
ca. 7th–8th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: late Sasanian–early Islamic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.12 x 0.62 x 0.75 in. (0.3 x 1.57 x 1.91 cm)

7. Inlays a) 2.3 cm x D. .4 cm b) H. 4 cm x W. 3.5 cm x D. .4cm + extra piece 1.2 cm x 1.3 cm x .2 cm c) ...

Date:: 7 - 7
ca. 7th–8th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: late Sasanian–early Islamic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: a) 2.3 cm x D. .4 cm b) H. 4 cm x W. 3.5 cm x D. .4cm + extra piece 1.2 cm x 1.3 cm x .2 cm c) 5.1 cm x 1.4 cm x .4 cm d) 3.8 cm x 1.9 cm x .4 cm e)3 cm x 4 cm x .5 cm f) 3.2 cm x 1.6 cm x .4 cm g) 3.1 cm x 1.8 cm x .4 cm h) 1.7 cm x 2.2 cm x .4 cm i) 2.5 cm x 1.4 cm x .4 cm j) 2.7 cm x 1 cm x .4 cm k) 2 cm x 2 cm x .3 cm l) 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x .4 cm

8. Shell 2 x 4 in. (5.08 x 10.16 cm)

Date:: 6 - 6
ca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: Sasanian–early Islamic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2 x 4 in. (5.08 x 10.16 cm)

9. Shell 2.25 x 4.25 in. (5.72 x 10.8 cm)

Date:: 6 - 6
ca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: Sasanian–early Islamic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.25 x 4.25 in. (5.72 x 10.8 cm)

10. Shell beads 0.75 in. (1.91 cm)

Date:: 6 - 6
ca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Geographic region:: Iran
Qasr-i Abu Nasr
Time period:: Sasanian–early Islamic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.75 in. (1.91 cm)

11. Inlays 0.67 x 0.67 x 0.55 in. (1.7 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm)

Date:: -900 - -600
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.67 x 0.67 x 0.55 in. (1.7 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm)

12. Ornament 1.06 in. (2.69 cm)

Date:: -900 - -600
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.06 in. (2.69 cm)

13. Ornament or button for harness 0.75 in. (1.91 cm)

Date:: -900 - -600
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.75 in. (1.91 cm)

14. Ornament or button for harness 0.87 in. (2.21 cm)

Date:: -900 - -600
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.87 in. (2.21 cm)

15. Ring Diam. 2.6 cm x D. 1 cm

Date:: -800 - -600
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
said to be from Ziwiye
Time period:: Iron Age III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: Diam. 2.6 cm x D. 1 cm

16. Boss Diam. 8.5 cm x D. 1-3/16 cm

Date:: -800 - -700
ca. 8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Time period:: Iron Age III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: Diam. 8.5 cm x D. 1-3/16 cm

17. Decorative boss 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)

Date:: -800 - -700
ca. 8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)

18. Palmette-shaped plaque 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (3.2 x 4.3 cm)

Date:: -900 - -700
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (3.2 x 4.3 cm)

19. Plaque in the form of a tree 1.85 x 0.14 in. (4.7 x 0.36 cm)

Date:: -900 - -700
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.85 x 0.14 in. (4.7 x 0.36 cm)

20. Plaque with a striding sphinx 2.2 x 2.48 in. (5.59 x 6.3 cm)

Date:: -800 - -700
ca. 8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.2 x 2.48 in. (5.59 x 6.3 cm)

21. Shell fragment 1.85 x 1.97 x 0.12 in. (4.7 x 5 x 0.3 cm)

Date:: -900 - -700
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Time period:: Neo-Assyrian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.85 x 1.97 x 0.12 in. (4.7 x 5 x 0.3 cm)

22. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

23. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

24. Bead
Boss

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Copper (uncertain)
Bronze (uncertain)
Bone
Glass
Frit
Shell
Extent:: 2.2
0.9
cm

25. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

26. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

27. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

28. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

29. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell
Copper (uncertain)
Bronze (uncertain)

30. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

31. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

32. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

33. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

34. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

35. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

36. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

37. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

38. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

39. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

40. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

41. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

42. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

43. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Frit
Glass
Bone
Shell
Carnelian
Bronze

44. Bead

Date:: 1000-800 BC
-1000
-800
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Hasanlu Period IV
Medium:: Shell

45. Bead 3/8 x 1 in. (0.9 x 2.5 cm)

Date:: -900 - -800
ca. 9th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Iron Age II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 3/8 x 1 in. (0.9 x 2.5 cm)

46. Beads 0.51 in. (1.3 cm)

Date:: -900 - -800
ca. 9th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Iron Age II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.51 in. (1.3 cm)

47. Beads 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Date:: -900 - -800
ca. 9th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Iron Age II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

48. Harness or bridle fitting (?) 1.5 x 0.87 x 0.59 in. (3.81 x 2.21 x 1.5 cm)

Date:: -900 - -800
ca. 9th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Iron Age II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.5 x 0.87 x 0.59 in. (3.81 x 2.21 x 1.5 cm)

49. Necklace 11.73 in. (29.79 cm)

Date:: -900 - -800
ca. 9th century B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran
Hasanlu
Time period:: Iron Age II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 11.73 in. (29.79 cm)

50. Beads

Date:: 1150-1000 BC
-1150
-1000
Geographic region:: Jordan
Tall as-Sa'idiyya
Time period:: Early Iron Age
Medium:: Faience
Shell
Frit
Carnelian

51. Ring 0.2 in. (0.51 cm)

Date:: -3000 - -1000
3rd–2nd millennium B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.2 in. (0.51 cm)

52. Undecorated Clam Shell

Date:: ca. 1539-1292 B.C.E.
Time period:: New Kingdom
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1 15/16 x 11/16 x 3 3/16 in. (4.9 x 1.8 x 8.1 cm)

53. Beads

Date:: 1470-1300 BC
-1470
-1300
Geographic region:: Israel
Beth Shean
Time period:: Late Bronze IB
Late bronze IIA
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.8
cm
1.5

54. Beads

Date:: 1800-1600 BC
-1800
-1600
Geographic region:: Israel
Beth Shean
Time period:: Middle Bronze IIB
Medium:: Shell
Bone
Faience

55. Pendant

Date:: 2300-2000 BC
-2300
-2000
Geographic region:: Sudan
Kerma
Medium:: Shell

56. Pendant Fragment

Date:: 2300-2000 BC
-2300
-2000
Geographic region:: Sudan
Kerma
Medium:: Shell
Fabric
Extent:: 0.7
5.1
cm
2.4

57. Pendant Fragment

Date:: 2300-2000 BC
-2300
-2000
Geographic region:: Sudan
Kerma
Medium:: Shell
Fabric
Extent:: 0.6
5.1
cm
2.2

58. Spouted bowl or oil lamp 4.37 x 6.5 in. (11.1 x 16.51 cm)

Date:: -2112 - -2004
ca. 2112–2004 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Ur III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 4.37 x 6.5 in. (11.1 x 16.51 cm)

59. Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle of the gods H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Date:: -2350 - -2150
ca. 2350–2150 B.C.
Geographic region:: Iran, Luristan
Surkh Dum
Time period:: Akkadian
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)

60. Amulet 0.5 x 0.5 in. (1.27 x 1.27 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.5 x 0.5 in. (1.27 x 1.27 cm)

61. Bead 4.65 in. (11.81 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 4.65 in. (11.81 cm)

62. Bead spreader 0.24 x 0.31 x 0.87 in. (0.61 x 0.79 x 2.21 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.24 x 0.31 x 0.87 in. (0.61 x 0.79 x 2.21 cm)

63. Inlay 1.22 x 0.98 in. (3.1 x 2.49 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.22 x 0.98 in. (3.1 x 2.49 cm)

64. Inlay 1.61 x 1.38 in. (4.09 x 3.51 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.61 x 1.38 in. (4.09 x 3.51 cm)

65. Inlay 1.65 x 1.46 x 0.16 in. (4.19 x 3.71 x 0.41 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.65 x 1.46 x 0.16 in. (4.19 x 3.71 x 0.41 cm)

66. Inlay 2.01 x 0.51 x 0.2 in. (5.11 x 1.3 x 0.51 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.01 x 0.51 x 0.2 in. (5.11 x 1.3 x 0.51 cm)

67. Inlay: dancing man 1.81 x 0.94 x 0.24 in. (4.6 x 2.39 x 0.61 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.81 x 0.94 x 0.24 in. (4.6 x 2.39 x 0.61 cm)

68. Inlay: leg and foot 1.61 in. (4.09 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.61 in. (4.09 cm)

69. Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond H. 3/16 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 9/16 in. (0.5 x 3.5 x 4 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: H. 3/16 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 9/16 in. (0.5 x 3.5 x 4 cm)

70. Inlay: skirt-clad figure carrying fish 1.54 x 1.3 x 0.28 in. (3.91 x 3.3 x 0.71 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2350
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.54 x 1.3 x 0.28 in. (3.91 x 3.3 x 0.71 cm)

71. Ornament 1.81 x 0.71 x 0.33 in. (4.6 x 1.8 x 0.84 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.81 x 0.71 x 0.33 in. (4.6 x 1.8 x 0.84 cm)

72. Ornament 2.2 x 0.71 x 0.31 in. (5.59 x 1.8 x 0.79 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.2 x 0.71 x 0.31 in. (5.59 x 1.8 x 0.79 cm)

73. Pendant amulet in the form of a bird 0.1 x 1.1 x 0.87 in. (0.25 x 2.79 x 2.21 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.1 x 1.1 x 0.87 in. (0.25 x 2.79 x 2.21 cm)

74. Shell 1.26 in. (3.2 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.26 in. (3.2 cm)

75. Shell 2.09 in. (5.31 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.09 in. (5.31 cm)

76. Shell fragment 1.42 in. (3.61 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.42 in. (3.61 cm)

77. Shell fragment 1.61 in. (4.09 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.61 in. (4.09 cm)

78. Shell fragment 1.77 in. (4.5 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.77 in. (4.5 cm)

79. Shell fragment 2.2 in. (5.59 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.2 in. (5.59 cm)

80. Shell fragment 2.13 in. (5.41 cm)

Date:: -2900 - -2350
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.13 in. (5.41 cm)

81. Game Piece

Date:: 2600-2500 BC
-2600
-2500
Geographic region:: Iraq
Ur
Time period:: Early Dynastic III
Medium:: Shell

82. Inlay 0.98 x 1.22 in. (2.49 x 3.1 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.98 x 1.22 in. (2.49 x 3.1 cm)

83. Inlay 1.02 in. (2.59 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.02 in. (2.59 cm)

84. Inlay 1.61 x 1.18 x 1.57 in. (4.09 x 3 x 3.99 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.61 x 1.18 x 1.57 in. (4.09 x 3 x 3.99 cm)

85. Inlay 1.81 x 3.19 in. (4.6 x 8.1 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.81 x 3.19 in. (4.6 x 8.1 cm)

86. Inlay 2.87 x 3.23 in. (7.29 x 8.2 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.87 x 3.23 in. (7.29 x 8.2 cm)

87. Inlay depicting male torso H. 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: H. 5.1 cm (2 in.)

88. Inlay: animal leg 1.73 in. (4.39 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.73 in. (4.39 cm)

89. Inlay: banquet scene with a seated figure holding a palm frond 1.97 x 2.05 in. (5 x 5.21 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.97 x 2.05 in. (5 x 5.21 cm)

90. Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle 2.32 x 2.09 in. (5.89 x 5.31 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.32 x 2.09 in. (5.89 x 5.31 cm)

91. Inlay: male torso 2.17 x 3.23 in. (5.51 x 8.2 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.17 x 3.23 in. (5.51 x 8.2 cm)

92. Inlay: skirt with fringe 1.34 x 1.1 in. (3.4 x 2.79 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 1.34 x 1.1 in. (3.4 x 2.79 cm)

93. Inlay: woman wearing a cylinder seal, playing a flute 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (6.3 x 3.1 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (6.3 x 3.1 cm)

94. Pendant 0.51 x 1.18 in. (1.3 x 3 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 0.51 x 1.18 in. (1.3 x 3 cm)

95. Scallop shell 2.13 x 2.52 in. (5.41 x 6.4 cm)

Date:: -2600 - -2500
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic IIIa
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 2.13 x 2.52 in. (5.41 x 6.4 cm)

96. Bead 3.43 in. (8.71 cm)

Date:: -2700 - -2600
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Geographic region:: Mesopotamia
Nippur
Time period:: Early Dynastic II
Medium:: Shell
Extent:: 3.43 in. (8.71 cm)