Reproduction

Horse Gear

Rein Ring

31-18-7

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 31-18-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Locus PG 800
Section Near Eastern
Materials Electrotype
Iconography Donkey
Description

Electrotype copy W/electrum Donkey mascot (missing) on silver rein ring. From Queen Shubad's chariot. U 10439? 121438

The two cuneiform signs that compose her name were initially read as "Shub-ad" in Sumerian. Today, however, we think they should be read in Akkadian as "Pu-abi."

Credit Line Commissioned by British Museum / University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1931
Other Number U.10439? - Field Number | 121438 - Other Number

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