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31-16-615

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 31-16-615
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area SIS 4, NW of post CD
Period Early Dynastic I | Early Dynastic II
Date Made 2900-2700 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Description

CBS Register: fragment of clay jar stopper with seal impressions. Geometrical decoration. On incised pottery, relief shows below.

UE III: An elaborate edinnu motive, with six pairs of horns between huge clubs or legs and a border of lozenges. A swastika in a circular enclosure.

See CDLI for line art (hand drawing of inscription).

Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1931
Other Number U.13880 - Field No SF | UE III: 461 - Other Number | B19023 - Old Museum Number | P338218, P270275 - CDLI Number | UM 31-16-615 - Other Number

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