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Collection: Near Eastern Art (160)
Collection: Near Eastern Art (160)
Saluting Protective Spirit
Saluting Protective Spirit, 883–859 BC
Neo-Assyrian, Iraq, Nimrud, Northwest Palace, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 9th Century BC
1943.246CCCC0
Dish with King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions
Dish with King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions, AD 400–600
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.150CCCC0
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer"
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer", c. 3000 BC
Early Bronze Age, Western Anatolia?, 3rd Millennium BC
1993.165CCCC0
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton, AD 500–700
Sasanian, Iran, 600s or Turk Shahi dynasty, Kabul, Afghanistan, 500s
1964.96CCCC0
Seated Ruler
Seated Ruler, 2000–1700 BC
North Syria, possibly the area of Ebla, 2000-1700 BC
1969.37CCCC0
Statue of Gudea
Statue of Gudea, c. 2143–2142 BC
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, Girsu, 2143-2124 BC
1963.154CCCC0
Priest-King or Deity
Priest-King or Deity, c. 1600 BC
Hittite, North Syria, early 17th Century BC
1971.45CCCC0
Jar
Jar, AD 222–650
Iran, Sasanian period, 3rd-7th Century
1944.459CCCC0
Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes: "Guardsman" in...
Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes: "Guardsman" in..., 486–465 BC
Achaemenid, Iran, Persepolis, 5th Century BC
1943.279CCCC0
Running Animals Belt
Running Animals Belt, c. 1000 BC
Russia or Turkey, Caucasus, Koban culture, early 11th Century BC
1988.71CCCC0
Bull Head Attachment
Bull Head Attachment, c. 700–600 BC
Urartian, northwest Iran, possibly Gusçi, Lake Urmia, c. 700-600 BC
1942.204CCCC0
Howling Wolf
Howling Wolf, c. 500–200 BC
Southern Siberia, 5th-3rd Century BC
1986.26CCCC0
Lioness
Lioness, c. 2100 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 2100 BC
1989.253CCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 500–700
Iran, Sasanian
1966.369CCCC0
Head of a Bull
Head of a Bull, 3000–2000 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, Tigris-Euphrates valley, 3000-2000 BC
1997.51CCCC0
Dish: The Goddess Anahita
Dish: The Goddess Anahita, AD 400–600
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.295CCCC0
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel, AD 200–325
Iran, Sasanian, 3rd-4th Century
1964.41CCCC0
Anahita Vessel
Anahita Vessel, AD 300–500
Sasanian, Iran, 4th-5th Century
1962.294CCCC0
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head, 3800–3500 BC
Iraq, southern Mesopotamia, 3800-3500 BC
2000.42CCCC0
Pair of Arched Fibulae
Pair of Arched Fibulae, 725–675 BC
Asia Minor, Phrygia, late 8th-early 7th Century BC
1999.87CCCC0
Arched Fibulae (1 of 2)
Arched Fibulae (1 of 2), 725–675 BC
Asia Minor, Phrygia, late 8th-early 7th Century BC
1999.87.1CCCC0
Arched Fibulae (2 of 2)
Arched Fibulae (2 of 2), 725–675 BC
Asia Minor, Phrygia, late 8th-early 7th Century BC
1999.87.2CCCC0
Horse Bit Cheekpiece
Horse Bit Cheekpiece , c. 700 BC
Luristan, Iran, c. 700 BC
1961.33CCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 300–500
Iran, Sasanian, 4th-6th Century
1963.478CCCC0
Feline-Handled Incense Burner
Feline-Handled Incense Burner, c. AD 100
Parthian, Iran, possibly Burudjird, c. AD 100
1961.32CCCC0
Lion Hunting Cup
Lion Hunting Cup , 1100–1000 BC
Northwestern Iran, Amlash, 12th-11th century BC
1965.25CCCC0
Composite Lion and Bull
Composite Lion and Bull, 1500–1000 BC
Iran, 1500-1000 BC
1969.122CCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Cow Nursing Its Calf
Decorative Plaque: Cow Nursing Its Calf, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.48CCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Man; and Griffin in Combat
Decorative Plaque: Man; and Griffin in Combat, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.45CCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Ram-Headed Sphinxes Flanking a Sacred Tree
Decorative Plaque: Ram-Headed Sphinxes Flanking a Sacred Tree, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.47CCCC0
Bull Calf Polemount
Bull Calf Polemount, c. 2700 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c, 2700 BC
1970.61CCCC0
Elk Fawn Finial
Elk Fawn Finial, 400–200 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 5th-3rd Century BC
1982.2CCCC0
Beaker
Beaker , 1100–1000 BC
Northwestern Iran, Marlik, 12th-11th century BC
1965.26CCCC0
Ibex Whetstone Handle
Ibex Whetstone Handle, 1100–900 BC
Luristan, Iran, 1100-900 BC
1965.554CCCC0
Striding Goat
Striding Goat, c. 3200–3000 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 3200-3000 BC
1984.35CCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Winged Sphinx
Decorative Plaque: Winged Sphinx, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.46CCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Browsing Stag
Decorative Plaque: Browsing Stag, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.49CCCC0
Ibex-Head Ornament
Ibex-Head Ornament, c. 525–450 BC
Iran, Achaemenian, 6th-5th Century BC
1961.199CCCC0
Votive Pin with Decorated Disc
Votive Pin with Decorated Disc, 800–600 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1963.257CCCC0
"Bear-Woman" Vessel
"Bear-Woman" Vessel, c. 1200–1000 BC
Marlik, northwest Iran, c. 1200-1000 BC
1967.35CCCC0
Hunt Pitcher
Hunt Pitcher, 500–600
Sasanian, Iran, 6th-7th Century
1961.200CCCC0
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea, c. 2100 BC
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, probably Lagash, c. 2100 BC
1990.31CCCC0
Stepped Pitcher
Stepped Pitcher, AD 400–600
Sasanian, Iran, 5th-7th Century
1966.21CCCC0
Hand Drummer
Hand Drummer, 900–700 BC
Assyrian, Iraq or possibly Syria, 9th-7th Century BC
1969.67CCCC0
Bull Procession Cup
Bull Procession Cup, c. 3100–2900 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 3100-2900 BC
1982.1CCCC0
Ibex Standard Finial
Ibex Standard Finial, c. 700–600 BC
Luristan, Iran, c. 700-600 BC
1992.246CCCC0
Ibex Eating
Ibex Eating, c. AD 400–600
Sasanian, Iran, 5th-7th Century
1941.24CCCC0
Axel Shaft Cup
Axel Shaft Cup, c. 800–700 BC
Iran, Luristan
1930.729CCCC0
Button-Based Situlas
Button-Based Situlas, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1960.35CCCC0
Button-Based Situla
Button-Based Situla, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1960.35.1CCCC0
Button-Based Situla
Button-Based Situla, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1960.35.2CCCC0
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull, c. 3250 BC
Pre-Sumerian, Iraq, C. 3250 BC
1981.7CCCC0
Peacock Ring
Peacock Ring, AD 1–200
Seleucia, Iraq, Parthian Period
1933.191CCCC0
Tomb Relief
Tomb Relief, 230
Syria, Palmyra, 3rd century
1964.359CCCC0
Stag Poletop
Stag Poletop, 1400–1200 BC
Eastern Anatolia, Hittite, 15th-13th century BC
1975.13CCCC0
Procession of Nobles
Procession of Nobles, AD 100–150
Syria, Palmyra
1970.15CCCC0
Ram-Head Drinking Vessel
Ram-Head Drinking Vessel, c. 600 BC
Iran, Median, late 7th Century BC
1963.479CCCC0
Plate with Winged Griffin
Plate with Winged Griffin, 500s-600s
Soghdia, Hephtalite Period, 6th-7th Century
1967.34CCCC0
Three-Part Pitcher
Three-Part Pitcher, c. 800–700 BC
Iran, Luristan
1942.1081CCCC0
Hero and Animal Combat Beaker
Hero and Animal Combat Beaker, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1963.95CCCC0
Pendant Earring
Pendant Earring, AD 1–200
Seleucia, Iraq, Parthian Period
1933.193CCCC0
Banquet Pyxis
Banquet Pyxis , 800–750 BC
Anatolia, Neo-Hittite, 9th-8th Century BC
1973.19CCCC0
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash, c. 2150 BC
Iraq, Tello (Ancient Lagash), 12th century BC
1963.680CCCC0
Axe Head
Axe Head, 900–600 BC
Russia or Turkey, North-Central Caucasus, Kuban culture, 9th-7th Century BC
1988.2CCCC0
Hittite Vessel with Four Scenes Molded and Carved in Relief
Hittite Vessel with Four Scenes Molded and Carved in Relief, 1400–1200 BC
Eastern Turkey, Hittite, 15th-13th century BC
1985.70CCCC0
Spouted Zebu Vessel
Spouted Zebu Vessel, c. 1000 BC
Marlik, Iran, c. 1000 BC
1992.245CCCC0
Hippocampus
Hippocampus, 400–300 BC
Thrace, 4th Century BC
1979.87CCCC0
Winged Ibex Horse Bit
Winged Ibex Horse Bit , 800–600 BC
Luristan, Iran, 800-600 BC
1980.102CCCC0
Stag Plaque
Stag Plaque, 400–300 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 5th-4th Century BC
1985.77CCCC0
Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag
Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag, c. AD 400
Northeastern Europe, 5th century
1986.205CCCC0
Dish with Tambourine Players
Dish with Tambourine Players, 700–600 BC
Phoenicia, 7th Century BC
1947.491CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1964.377CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II Wearing Crown (obverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II Wearing Crown (obverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1964.377.aCCCC0
Drachm: Fire Altar with Bust, Zoroastrian Priest and King as Priest ...
Drachm: Fire Altar with Bust, Zoroastrian Priest and King as Priest ..., AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1964.377.bCCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse), AD 303–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1966.738CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1966.738.aCCCC0
Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding...
Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding..., AD 303–9
Sasanian, Iran, reign of Hormizd II, 4th century
1966.738.bCCCC0
Wolf Attacking a Man
Wolf Attacking a Man, 400–300 BC
Thrace, 4th Century BC
1979.88CCCC0
Lion Plaque
Lion Plaque, 1000–500 BC
Iran, Scythian, 1st half 1st millennium BC
1981.67CCCC0
Bovine Finial
Bovine Finial, 400–300 BC
Greece or Turkey, Thracian, 5th-3rd century BC
1984.52CCCC0
Figurine of a Crouching Woman
Figurine of a Crouching Woman, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Syria, Arslan Tash, 9th-8th century BC
1964.426CCCC0
Fire Altar Intaglio
Fire Altar Intaglio, c. AD 400
Sasanian, Iran, reign of Hormizd II, early 5th Century
1954.593CCCC0
Hedgehog Jewelry Element
Hedgehog Jewelry Element, 400–200 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 4th-3rd Century BC
1985.180CCCC0
Ibex Bracelet Terminal
Ibex Bracelet Terminal, 500–400 BC
Iran, Achaemenian, 5th Century BC
1985.181CCCC0
Decorated Cylinder
Decorated Cylinder, c. 1000–800 BC
Iran, Mannaean, Ziwiye, 10th-9th century BC
1985.182CCCC0
Stag Bridle Ornament
Stag Bridle Ornament, 400–300 BC
Iran or Afghanistan, Sarmatian, 5th-3rd Century BC
1985.2CCCC0
Nefertem Amulet
Nefertem Amulet, c. 500 BC
Lebanon, Syro-Phoenicia
1985.78CCCC0
Median Lion Strangler
Median Lion Strangler, 500–450 BC
Iran, Achamenid period, first half 5th Century BC
1960.175CCCC0
Lion's Head
Lion's Head, 5th Century BC
Iran, Achamenid period
1962.26CCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.43CCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.44CCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.45CCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.46CCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.47CCCC0
Sasanian King Hunting Lions
Sasanian King Hunting Lions, late AD 300s
Iran, Sasanian, 4th century
1963.258CCCC0
Silver Dish
Silver Dish, 226–641
Iran, Sasanian, Sasanian period, 3rd-7th Century
1945.12CCCC0
Draped Figure
Draped Figure, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.173CCCC0
Rhyton
Rhyton, c. 1000–800 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th-9th century BC
1966.517CCCC0
Vase
Vase, c. 224–650
Sasanian, 3rd-7th Century
1915.540CCCC0
Pendant or Earring
Pendant or Earring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.190CCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 800s BC
Iran, Amlash, 9th Century BC
1963.625CCCC0
Cylinder Seal
Cylinder Seal, c. 3000 BC
Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic period
1964.458CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with Bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with Bust (reverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1965.316CCCC0
Drachma: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse)
Drachma: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse), AD 302–309
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1965.316.aCCCC0
Drachm: Fire altar with bust, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left,...
Drachm: Fire altar with bust, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left,..., AD 302–309
Iran, Sasanian, reign of Hormizd II, 4th century
1965.316.bCCCC0
Jug
Jug, c. 1000 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th century BC
1966.518CCCC0
Crescent Axe Head
Crescent Axe Head, c. 1000 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th century BC
1966.519CCCC0
Fibula
Fibula, c. 600 BC
Syria (?), 1st Century BC
1970.96CCCC0
Fibula
Fibula, 600s BC
Persia (Iran or Iraq)
1970.97CCCC0
Ladle
Ladle, c. 525–450
Syria(?), Achaemenian, late 6th - 5th Century BC
1956.34CCCC0
Red-Burnished Jug
Red-Burnished Jug, 1000–700 BC
Iran, Amlash, 10th-8th century BC
1977.180CCCC0
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal, 4th-3rd millennium BC
Iran, Lake Van region
1985.179CCCC0
Head of a Girl
Head of a Girl, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.167CCCC0
Head of a Goddess
Head of a Goddess, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.168CCCC0
Head of a Goddess
Head of a Goddess, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.169CCCC0
Head of a Child
Head of a Child, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.170CCCC0
Head of a Weeping Woman
Head of a Weeping Woman, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.172CCCC0
Small Bowl
Small Bowl, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.174CCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.175CCCC0
Amulet
Amulet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd century
1933.176CCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd century
1933.177CCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.178CCCC0
Amulet
Amulet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.179CCCC0
Ring
Ring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.180CCCC0
Stick
Stick, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.181CCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.182CCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.183CCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.184CCCC0
Figurine - Rooster
Figurine - Rooster, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.185CCCC0
Carved Bone
Carved Bone, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.186CCCC0
Ornament
Ornament, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.187CCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.188CCCC0
Bottle
Bottle, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.189CCCC0
Garnet
Garnet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.192CCCC0
Pendant
Pendant, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.194CCCC0
Ring
Ring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.195CCCC0
Ovoid Vase
Ovoid Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.196CCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.197CCCC0
Ovoid Vase
Ovoid Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.198CCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.199CCCC0
Small Pitcher
Small Pitcher, AD 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.200CCCC0
Pilgrim Flask
Pilgrim Flask, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.201CCCC0
Pilgrim Flask
Pilgrim Flask, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.202CCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.203CCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.204CCCC0
Five Burner Lamp
Five Burner Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.205CCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.206CCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 222–650
Iran, Sasanian Period, 3rd-7th Century
1935.242CCCC0
Rim Fragment
Rim Fragment, 222–650
Iran, Sasanian Period, 3rd-7th Century
1935.243CCCC0
Cup
Cup, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.544CCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.545CCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.546CCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.547CCCC0
Cotter Pin for Chariot
Cotter Pin for Chariot, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.548CCCC0
Domestic Axe-Head
Domestic Axe-Head, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.549CCCC0
Sword Handle
Sword Handle, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.550CCCC0
Axe-Head with Four Picks
Axe-Head with Four Picks, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.551CCCC0
Sword
Sword, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.552CCCC0
Sword Blade
Sword Blade, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.553CCCC0
Necklace or Torque
Necklace or Torque, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.554CCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.556CCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.557CCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.558CCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.560CCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.561CCCC0
Votive Pin
Votive Pin, early 1st Milennium BC
Iran, Luristan
1950.580CCCC0
Standing Bronze Bull
Standing Bronze Bull, late third millenium
probably Anatolia
1958.101CCCC0
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns, probably late 2nd millennium BC
Provenance uncertain, Probably late 2nd millennium BC
1958.95CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka (obverse): Fire Altar (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka (obverse): Fire Altar (reverse), c. AD 450–500
Hephtalite, minted in Afghanistan, reign of Napki Malka
1966.737CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka with Headdress, Bull's Head (obverse)
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka with Headdress, Bull's Head (obverse), c. AD 450–500
Hephtalite, minted in Afghanistan, reign of Napki Malka
1966.737.aCCCC0
Drachm: Fire Altar, Male Attendants, Wheels (reverse)
Drachm: Fire Altar, Male Attendants, Wheels (reverse), c. AD 450–500
Hephtalite, minted in Afghanistan, reign of Napki Malka
1966.737.bCCCC0
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper, 1600–700 BC
Syria, Hittite (?) or Middle Iron Age, Tell Ahmar, Djezizeh
1971.265CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Saluting Protective Spirit
Saluting Protective Spirit, 883–859 BC
Neo-Assyrian, Iraq, Nimrud, Northwest Palace, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 9th Century BC
1943.246gypsumOverall: 229.9 x 137 cm (90 1/2 x 53 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Dish with King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions
Dish with King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions, AD 400–600
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.150silver giltOverall: 4.6 x 20.8 cm (1 13/16 x 8 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer"
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer", c. 3000 BC
Early Bronze Age, Western Anatolia?, 3rd Millennium BC
1993.165marbleOverall: 17.2 x 6.5 x 6.3 cm (6 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton, AD 500–700
Sasanian, Iran, 600s or Turk Shahi dynasty, Kabul, Afghanistan, 500s
1964.96silver, with mercury gilding and glass inlaysOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Seated Ruler
Seated Ruler, 2000–1700 BC
North Syria, possibly the area of Ebla, 2000-1700 BC
1969.37limestone with shell inclusionsOverall: 66.7 x 38.2 x 54.6 cm (26 1/4 x 15 1/16 x 21 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Statue of Gudea
Statue of Gudea, c. 2143–2142 BC
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, Girsu, 2143-2124 BC
1963.154doleriteOverall: 126 x 55 x 36 cm (49 5/8 x 21 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Priest-King or Deity
Priest-King or Deity, c. 1600 BC
Hittite, North Syria, early 17th Century BC
1971.45basalt with bone eyes (left, ancient; right, restored)Overall: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Jar
Jar, AD 222–650
Iran, Sasanian period, 3rd-7th Century
1944.459earthenwareOverall: 50.8 cm (20 in.)Gift of Heeramaneck GalleriesCCCC0
Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes: "Guardsman" in...
Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes: "Guardsman" in..., 486–465 BC
Achaemenid, Iran, Persepolis, 5th Century BC
1943.279gray limestoneOverall: 53 x 43.6 cm (20 7/8 x 17 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Running Animals Belt
Running Animals Belt, c. 1000 BC
Russia or Turkey, Caucasus, Koban culture, early 11th Century BC
1988.71bronze, hammered and incisedOverall: 7.6 x 67.6 x 1.2 cm (3 x 26 5/8 x 1/2 in.)In honor of Kathleen B. SherwinCCCC0
Bull Head Attachment
Bull Head Attachment, c. 700–600 BC
Urartian, northwest Iran, possibly Gusçi, Lake Urmia, c. 700-600 BC
1942.204bronzeOverall: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Howling Wolf
Howling Wolf, c. 500–200 BC
Southern Siberia, 5th-3rd Century BC
1986.26wood with shell inlaysOverall: 11.1 x 3.3 x 5.9 cm (4 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Lioness
Lioness, c. 2100 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 2100 BC
1989.253copper alloy, lost-wax castOverall: 4.2 x 3.1 x 13.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 500–700
Iran, Sasanian
1966.369silverOverall: 5 x 13.4 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Head of a Bull
Head of a Bull, 3000–2000 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, Tigris-Euphrates valley, 3000-2000 BC
1997.51chalcedonyOverall: 3.1 x 2.9 x 4.3 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 11/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Dish: The Goddess Anahita
Dish: The Goddess Anahita, AD 400–600
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.295silver giltOverall: 4.6 x 21.6 cm (1 13/16 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel, AD 200–325
Iran, Sasanian, 3rd-4th Century
1964.41silver, partially giltOverall: 12 x 10.8 x 32.7 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Anahita Vessel
Anahita Vessel, AD 300–500
Sasanian, Iran, 4th-5th Century
1962.294silver, cast, raised, repoussé, chased, and giltedOverall: 18.5 x 11.5 cm (7 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Gift of Katharine Holden ThayerCCCC0
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head, 3800–3500 BC
Iraq, southern Mesopotamia, 3800-3500 BC
2000.42agateDiameter: 2.8 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Mabel Porozynski in honor and remembrance of Eugene PorozynskiCCCC0
Pair of Arched Fibulae
Pair of Arched Fibulae, 725–675 BC
Asia Minor, Phrygia, late 8th-early 7th Century BC
1999.87bronzeOverall: 6 x 7.5 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Horse Bit Cheekpiece
Horse Bit Cheekpiece , c. 700 BC
Luristan, Iran, c. 700 BC
1961.33bronze, cast and incisedOverall: 14.9 x 21.3 cm (5 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 300–500
Iran, Sasanian, 4th-6th Century
1963.478silverOverall: 6.4 x 14 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Feline-Handled Incense Burner
Feline-Handled Incense Burner, c. AD 100
Parthian, Iran, possibly Burudjird, c. AD 100
1961.32bronze, castOverall: 11.6 x 30 cm (4 9/16 x 11 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lion Hunting Cup
Lion Hunting Cup , 1100–1000 BC
Northwestern Iran, Amlash, 12th-11th century BC
1965.25silver, raised, chased, repousséOverall: 14 x 9.3 cm (5 1/2 x 3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Composite Lion and Bull
Composite Lion and Bull, 1500–1000 BC
Iran, 1500-1000 BC
1969.122bronze, castOverall: 11.4 x 9.7 x 14.8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Cow Nursing Its Calf
Decorative Plaque: Cow Nursing Its Calf, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.48ivoryOverall: 4.6 x 12.4 cm (1 13/16 x 4 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Man; and Griffin in Combat
Decorative Plaque: Man; and Griffin in Combat, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.45ivoryOverall: 6.5 x 3.9 cm (2 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Ram-Headed Sphinxes Flanking a Sacred Tree
Decorative Plaque: Ram-Headed Sphinxes Flanking a Sacred Tree, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.47ivoryOverall: 15.1 x 9 x 1.1 cm (5 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bull Calf Polemount
Bull Calf Polemount, c. 2700 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c, 2700 BC
1970.61basaltOverall: 7.7 x 5.1 x 13.1 cm (3 1/16 x 2 x 5 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Elk Fawn Finial
Elk Fawn Finial, 400–200 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 5th-3rd Century BC
1982.2gold, solid castOverall: 1.9 x 0.6 x 1.8 cm (3/4 x 1/4 x 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Beaker
Beaker , 1100–1000 BC
Northwestern Iran, Marlik, 12th-11th century BC
1965.26gold, low relief repoussé and incisedOverall: 14 x 9.3 cm (5 1/2 x 3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ibex Whetstone Handle
Ibex Whetstone Handle, 1100–900 BC
Luristan, Iran, 1100-900 BC
1965.554bronze, castOverall: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)Gift of the Womens Council of the Cleveland Museum of Art on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversaryCCCC0
Striding Goat
Striding Goat, c. 3200–3000 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 3200-3000 BC
1984.35limestone and Egyptian blue inlayOverall: 2.4 x 1.4 x 3.3 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Winged Sphinx
Decorative Plaque: Winged Sphinx, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.46ivoryOverall: 16.1 x 5.5 x 1.1 cm (6 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decorative Plaque: Browsing Stag
Decorative Plaque: Browsing Stag, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Iraq, Nimrud, 9th-8th Century BC
1968.49ivoryOverall: 4.5 x 8.9 cm (1 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ibex-Head Ornament
Ibex-Head Ornament, c. 525–450 BC
Iran, Achaemenian, 6th-5th Century BC
1961.199bronzeOverall: 16.9 x 6.5 x 11.7 cm (6 5/8 x 2 9/16 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of Katharine Holden ThayerCCCC0
Votive Pin with Decorated Disc
Votive Pin with Decorated Disc, 800–600 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1963.257silver, repoussé and incisedOverall: 35.1 x 15.9 x 1.7 cm (13 13/16 x 6 1/4 x 11/16 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
"Bear-Woman" Vessel
"Bear-Woman" Vessel, c. 1200–1000 BC
Marlik, northwest Iran, c. 1200-1000 BC
1967.35ceramic, earthenware, burnishedOverall: 24.1 x 14.7 x 16.5 cm (9 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 6 1/2 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Hunt Pitcher
Hunt Pitcher, 500–600
Sasanian, Iran, 6th-7th Century
1961.200silverOverall: 13.4 x 9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea, c. 2100 BC
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, probably Lagash, c. 2100 BC
1990.31copper alloy, lost-wax castOverall: 17.5 x 4.5 x 7.3 cm (6 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.); with base: 20.9 x 6.3 x 9.1 cm (8 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Stepped Pitcher
Stepped Pitcher, AD 400–600
Sasanian, Iran, 5th-7th Century
1966.21silverOverall: 35.6 cm (14 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hand Drummer
Hand Drummer, 900–700 BC
Assyrian, Iraq or possibly Syria, 9th-7th Century BC
1969.67bronze, solid castOverall: 7.3 x 3.8 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Bull Procession Cup
Bull Procession Cup, c. 3100–2900 BC
Sumerian, Iraq, c. 3100-2900 BC
1982.1gray limestoneDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ibex Standard Finial
Ibex Standard Finial, c. 700–600 BC
Luristan, Iran, c. 700-600 BC
1992.246bronzeOverall: 13.5 x 9.7 x 1.9 cm (5 5/16 x 3 13/16 x 3/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Ibex Eating
Ibex Eating, c. AD 400–600
Sasanian, Iran, 5th-7th Century
1941.24stucco (gypsum plaster) with traces of paintOverall: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)Gift of Heeramaneck GalleriesCCCC0
Axel Shaft Cup
Axel Shaft Cup, c. 800–700 BC
Iran, Luristan
1930.729bronze, castDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Button-Based Situlas
Button-Based Situlas, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1960.35bronze, repoussé, punched, incisedDiameter: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund, and James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull, c. 3250 BC
Pre-Sumerian, Iraq, C. 3250 BC
1981.7limestone with black stone inlaid eyesOverall: 2.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm (1 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Fay Ratner and the Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Peacock Ring
Peacock Ring, AD 1–200
Seleucia, Iraq, Parthian Period
1933.191gold and chalcedonyDiameter: 1.8 x 2.3 x 1 cm (11/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Tomb Relief
Tomb Relief, 230
Syria, Palmyra, 3rd century
1964.359limestoneOverall: 55.3 x 73.7 x 18.5 cm (21 3/4 x 29 x 7 5/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Stag Poletop
Stag Poletop, 1400–1200 BC
Eastern Anatolia, Hittite, 15th-13th century BC
1975.13bronze, solid castOverall: 13.8 x 7.9 x 9.2 cm (5 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Procession of Nobles
Procession of Nobles, AD 100–150
Syria, Palmyra
1970.15limestoneOverall: 57.7 x 120.7 x 34.5 cm (22 11/16 x 47 1/2 x 13 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ram-Head Drinking Vessel
Ram-Head Drinking Vessel, c. 600 BC
Iran, Median, late 7th Century BC
1963.479silverOverall: 30.3 x 19.8 x 18.7 cm (11 15/16 x 7 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plate with Winged Griffin
Plate with Winged Griffin, 500s-600s
Soghdia, Hephtalite Period, 6th-7th Century
1967.34silverDiameter: 4 x 32 cm (1 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Three-Part Pitcher
Three-Part Pitcher, c. 800–700 BC
Iran, Luristan
1942.1081earthenware, unglazed slipOverall: 18.1 x 17 x 21.5 cm (7 1/8 x 6 11/16 x 8 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hero and Animal Combat Beaker
Hero and Animal Combat Beaker, 900–700 BC
Iran, Luristan, 9th-7th Century BC
1963.95silver, repoussé, engravedDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 10.1 cm (4 in.)Gift of K. RabenouCCCC0
Pendant Earring
Pendant Earring, AD 1–200
Seleucia, Iraq, Parthian Period
1933.193gold with garnet and pearlsOverall: 3.8 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Banquet Pyxis
Banquet Pyxis , 800–750 BC
Anatolia, Neo-Hittite, 9th-8th Century BC
1973.19steatiteOverall: 5 x 10 cm (1 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash, c. 2150 BC
Iraq, Tello (Ancient Lagash), 12th century BC
1963.680doleriteOverall: 21 x 17.8 x 20.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Axe Head
Axe Head, 900–600 BC
Russia or Turkey, North-Central Caucasus, Kuban culture, 9th-7th Century BC
1988.2bronze, cast in bi-part mold, polished, incised, and chasedOverall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hittite Vessel with Four Scenes Molded and Carved in Relief
Hittite Vessel with Four Scenes Molded and Carved in Relief, 1400–1200 BC
Eastern Turkey, Hittite, 15th-13th century BC
1985.70burnished earthenwareDiameter: 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); Overall: 61 cm (24 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Spouted Zebu Vessel
Spouted Zebu Vessel, c. 1000 BC
Marlik, Iran, c. 1000 BC
1992.245earthenware, burnishedOverall: 25.7 x 14.4 x 32.1 cm (10 1/8 x 5 11/16 x 12 5/8 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Hippocampus
Hippocampus, 400–300 BC
Thrace, 4th Century BC
1979.87bronzeOverall: 6.5 x 12 x 1.1 cm (2 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Winged Ibex Horse Bit
Winged Ibex Horse Bit , 800–600 BC
Luristan, Iran, 800-600 BC
1980.102bronze, cast and incisedOverall: 23.6 cm (9 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Stag Plaque
Stag Plaque, 400–300 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 5th-4th Century BC
1985.77gold, cast in shell moldOverall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag
Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag, c. AD 400
Northeastern Europe, 5th century
1986.205bronze with glass inlayOverall: 3.1 x 4.8 cm (1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Dish with Tambourine Players
Dish with Tambourine Players, 700–600 BC
Phoenicia, 7th Century BC
1947.491silver, partially giltOverall: 1.3 x 19.5 x 19.5 cm (1/2 x 7 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1964.377silverDiameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Robert GoeblCCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse), AD 303–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1966.738silverDiameter: 2.6 x 0.1 cm (1 x 1/16 in.)Gift of Robert GoeblCCCC0
Wolf Attacking a Man
Wolf Attacking a Man, 400–300 BC
Thrace, 4th Century BC
1979.88bronzeOverall: 7 x 9.3 x 0.4 cm (2 3/4 x 3 11/16 x 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lion Plaque
Lion Plaque, 1000–500 BC
Iran, Scythian, 1st half 1st millennium BC
1981.67bronze, repoussé Overall: 13.5 x 18 x 1 cm (5 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Bovine Finial
Bovine Finial, 400–300 BC
Greece or Turkey, Thracian, 5th-3rd century BC
1984.52gold, hammeredOverall: 1.5 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm (9/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Figurine of a Crouching Woman
Figurine of a Crouching Woman, 900–800 BC
Phoenician, Syria, Arslan Tash, 9th-8th century BC
1964.426ivoryOverall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Elie BorowskiCCCC0
Fire Altar Intaglio
Fire Altar Intaglio, c. AD 400
Sasanian, Iran, reign of Hormizd II, early 5th Century
1954.593chalcedonyOverall: 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm (15/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hedgehog Jewelry Element
Hedgehog Jewelry Element, 400–200 BC
Western Asia, Scythian, 4th-3rd Century BC
1985.180gold, soldered or fused with granulationOverall: 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.9 cm (1/4 x 1/4 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Keith P. SmithCCCC0
Ibex Bracelet Terminal
Ibex Bracelet Terminal, 500–400 BC
Iran, Achaemenian, 5th Century BC
1985.181gold, solid castOverall: 1.9 x 0.9 x 1.4 cm (3/4 x 3/8 x 9/16 in.)Gift of Keith P. SmithCCCC0
Decorated Cylinder
Decorated Cylinder, c. 1000–800 BC
Iran, Mannaean, Ziwiye, 10th-9th century BC
1985.182bronze, repoussé and incisedOverall: 7.1 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm (2 13/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)Gift of Barbara Dennis Petrequin in memory of Robert Edouard PetrequinCCCC0
Stag Bridle Ornament
Stag Bridle Ornament, 400–300 BC
Iran or Afghanistan, Sarmatian, 5th-3rd Century BC
1985.2goldOverall: 2.4 x 1.4 x 2.2 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 7/8 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Nefertem Amulet
Nefertem Amulet, c. 500 BC
Lebanon, Syro-Phoenicia
1985.78gold, lost-wax, solid castOverall: 3.9 x 1.2 x 1.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1/2 x 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Median Lion Strangler
Median Lion Strangler, 500–450 BC
Iran, Achamenid period, first half 5th Century BC
1960.175lapis lazuliOverall: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lion's Head
Lion's Head, 5th Century BC
Iran, Achamenid period
1962.26marbleOverall: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.43boneOverall: 4.9 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm (1 15/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.44boneOverall: 4.3 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.45boneOverall: 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.46boneOverall: 3.4 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box
Stylized Bird: Decorative Inlay for a Box, c. 2000 BC
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.47boneOverall: 3.5 x 2 x 0.3 cm (1 3/8 x 13/16 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Sasanian King Hunting Lions
Sasanian King Hunting Lions, late AD 300s
Iran, Sasanian, 4th century
1963.258alabasterDiameter: 3.5 x 49.2 cm (1 3/8 x 19 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Silver Dish
Silver Dish, 226–641
Iran, Sasanian, Sasanian period, 3rd-7th Century
1945.12silverDiameter: 3.7 x 20.5 cm (1 7/16 x 8 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Draped Figure
Draped Figure, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.173terracottaOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Rhyton
Rhyton, c. 1000–800 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th-9th century BC
1966.517terracottaOverall: 18.2 x 19.1 cm (7 3/16 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Habib AnavianCCCC0
Vase
Vase, c. 224–650
Sasanian, 3rd-7th Century
1915.540glassOverall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pendant or Earring
Pendant or Earring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.190goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); Overall: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 800s BC
Iran, Amlash, 9th Century BC
1963.625terracottaOverall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)Gift of Messrs. Farhadi and AnavianCCCC0
Cylinder Seal
Cylinder Seal, c. 3000 BC
Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic period
1964.458agateDiameter: 1.9 x 1.1 cm (3/4 x 7/16 in.); With mount: 2.9 x 13.8 x 7.7 cm (1 1/8 x 5 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Robert M. HornungCCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with Bust (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with Bust (reverse), AD 302–9
Sasanian, minted in Iran, reign of Hormizd II
1965.316silverDiameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)Gift of Edward GansCCCC0
Jug
Jug, c. 1000 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th century BC
1966.518terracottaOverall: 19.1 x 7.7 cm (7 1/2 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Habib AnavianCCCC0
Crescent Axe Head
Crescent Axe Head, c. 1000 BC
Iran, Amlash, 11th century BC
1966.519bronzeOverall: 33.5 x 4.2 x 9.8 cm (13 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Habib AnavianCCCC0
Fibula
Fibula, c. 600 BC
Syria (?), 1st Century BC
1970.96bronzeOverall: 5.1 x 11.3 x 2.2 cm (2 x 4 7/16 x 7/8 in.)Bequest of Eugene Robison MilesCCCC0
Fibula
Fibula, 600s BC
Persia (Iran or Iraq)
1970.97bronzeOverall: 5 x 10.7 x 1.4 cm (1 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 9/16 in.)Bequest of Eugene Robison MilesCCCC0
Ladle
Ladle, c. 525–450
Syria(?), Achaemenian, late 6th - 5th Century BC
1956.34silverOverall: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Red-Burnished Jug
Red-Burnished Jug, 1000–700 BC
Iran, Amlash, 10th-8th century BC
1977.180earthenwareDiameter: 37.4 cm (14 3/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.); Overall: 45.4 cm (17 7/8 in.)Gift of Osborne and Gratia HaugeCCCC0
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal, 4th-3rd millennium BC
Iran, Lake Van region
1985.179dickite stoneOverall: 6.2 x 3.8 x 7.4 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Keith P. SmithCCCC0
Head of a Girl
Head of a Girl, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.167terracottaOverall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Head of a Goddess
Head of a Goddess, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.168terracottaOverall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Head of a Goddess
Head of a Goddess, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.169terracottaOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Head of a Child
Head of a Child, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.170terracottaOverall: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Head of a Weeping Woman
Head of a Weeping Woman, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.172terracottaOverall: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Small Bowl
Small Bowl, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.174terracottaDiameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Overall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.175terracottaOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Amulet
Amulet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd century
1933.176carved boneOverall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd century
1933.177terracottaOverall: 2.6 x 9.8 cm (1 x 3 7/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.178boneOverall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Amulet
Amulet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.179carved boneOverall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Ring
Ring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.180bronzeDiameter: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Stick
Stick, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.181boneOverall: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Figurine
Figurine, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.182boneOverall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.183terracottaOverall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Lamp
Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.184terracottaOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Figurine - Rooster
Figurine - Rooster, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.185terracottaOverall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Carved Bone
Carved Bone, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.186carved boneDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Ornament
Ornament, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.187bronzeOverall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.188terracottaOverall: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Bottle
Bottle, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.189earthenware with weathered glazeOverall: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Garnet
Garnet, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.192gold and garnetOverall: 0.3 x 0.8 x 0.9 cm (1/8 x 5/16 x 3/8 in.); With mount: 0.3 x 0.8 x 2.4 cm (1/8 x 5/16 x 15/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Pendant
Pendant, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.194goldDiameter: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Overall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Ring
Ring, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.195goldDiameter: 0.8 x 1.1 x 0.2 cm (5/16 x 7/16 x 1/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Ovoid Vase
Ovoid Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.196terracottaOverall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.197terracottaOverall: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Ovoid Vase
Ovoid Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.198terracottaOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.199terracottaOverall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Small Pitcher
Small Pitcher, AD 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.200terracottaOverall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Pilgrim Flask
Pilgrim Flask, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.201terracottaOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Pilgrim Flask
Pilgrim Flask, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.202terracottaOverall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.203terracottaOverall: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Jar
Jar, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.204earthenware with weathered glazeOverall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Five Burner Lamp
Five Burner Lamp, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.205terracottaOverall: 12.4 x 11.2 cm (4 7/8 x 4 7/16 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Vase
Vase, 1–200
Parthian, 1st-2nd Century
1933.206terracottaOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations FundCCCC0
Bowl
Bowl, 222–650
Iran, Sasanian Period, 3rd-7th Century
1935.242earthenwareGift of the American Institute for Persian Art and ArchaeologyCCCC0
Rim Fragment
Rim Fragment, 222–650
Iran, Sasanian Period, 3rd-7th Century
1935.243earthenwareOverall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)Gift of the American Institute for Persian Art and ArchaeologyCCCC0
Cup
Cup, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.544earthenwareDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.545earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.546earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Pot
Pot, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.547earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Cotter Pin for Chariot
Cotter Pin for Chariot, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.548bronzeOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Domestic Axe-Head
Domestic Axe-Head, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.549bronzeOverall: 5.2 x 8.5 x 2.8 cm (2 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword Handle
Sword Handle, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.550bronzeOverall: 21 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Axe-Head with Four Picks
Axe-Head with Four Picks, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.551bronzeOverall: 9.1 x 3.4 x 21.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 8 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword
Sword, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.552bronzeOverall: 65.8 cm (25 7/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword Blade
Sword Blade, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.553bronzeOverall: 82.4 cm (32 7/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Necklace or Torque
Necklace or Torque, 2nd-1st Millenium BC
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.554bronzeDiameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.556bronzeOverall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.557bronzeOverall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.558bronzeOverall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.560bronzeOverall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Arrow Point
Arrow Point, 550–330 BC
Iran, Ecbatana (?)
1942.561bronzeOverall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Votive Pin
Votive Pin, early 1st Milennium BC
Iran, Luristan
1950.580bronzeOverall: 22.7 x 2.4 x 4.8 cm (8 15/16 x 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.); With mount: 26 x 4.8 cm (10 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Standing Bronze Bull
Standing Bronze Bull, late third millenium
probably Anatolia
1958.101bronzeOverall: 5 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm (1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.); with base: 6.5 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm (2 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns, probably late 2nd millennium BC
Provenance uncertain, Probably late 2nd millennium BC
1958.95bronzeOverall: 6.1 x 2.9 x 6.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.); with base: 7.4 x 2.9 x 6.4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka (obverse): Fire Altar (reverse)
Drachm: Bust of Napki Malka (obverse): Fire Altar (reverse), c. AD 450–500
Hephtalite, minted in Afghanistan, reign of Napki Malka
1966.737silverDiameter: 2.2 x 0.1 cm (7/8 x 1/16 in.)Gift of Robert GoeblCCCC0
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper, 1600–700 BC
Syria, Hittite (?) or Middle Iron Age, Tell Ahmar, Djezizeh
1971.265stoneDiameter: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0