1. Amulet 1.26 x 1.3 in. (3.2 x 3.3 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Stone

Extent:

1.26 x 1.3 in. (3.2 x 3.3 cm)

2. Amulet in the form of a couchant lion 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (2.2 x 10.6 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Southern Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Shell

Extent:

7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (2.2 x 10.6 cm)

3. Bowl with procession of bulls H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Southern Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Marble

Extent:

H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

4. Cylinder seal 0.88 in. (2.24 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Serpentine

Extent:

0.88 in. (2.24 cm)

5. Cylinder seal 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Chlorite (?)

Extent:

1.3 in. (3.3 cm)

6. Cylinder seal 1.06 in. (2.69 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Stone

Extent:

1.06 in. (2.69 cm)

7. Cylinder seal 1.18 in. (3 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia or Syria

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Bone

Extent:

1.18 in. (3 cm)

8. Cylinder seal 1.24 in. (3.15 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Chalcedony (?)

Extent:

1.24 in. (3.15 cm)

9. Cylinder seal 2.14 in. (5.44 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Marble, black

Extent:

2.14 in. (5.44 cm)

10. Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
Nippur

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Limestone (?)

Extent:

1.75 in. (4.45 cm)

11. Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
Tell Agrab

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Serpentine

Extent:

1.12 in. (2.84 cm)

12. Demon-headed amulet 0.75 in. (1.91 cm)

Date:

-2900 - -2700
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia

Time period:

Early Dynastic I

Medium:

Agate

Extent:

0.75 in. (1.91 cm)