Helmet

Object Number:

29-22-2

Current Location:

Out on loan

Provenience:

Iraq
Ur

Section:

Near Eastern

Materials:

Electrotype

Description:

Electrotype reproduction of gold helemet of Meskalamdug. Hammered up from a single sheet of 18 carat gold with features in relief and details engraved. Into the interior was fitted a quilted cap, fragments of whose cloth and wool stuffing were found. The cloth was brought up on the outside as a protection, and secured by laces passed through holes around the rim. The ears are pierced to allow hearing. Original in Baghdad. U.10000

Height:

22.7cm

Length:

27cm

Width:

21cm

Credit Line:

Made for the Museum by the joint British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq

Current & Past Exhibitions:

Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery ( Oct 2009 - Jun 2010)

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