Amulet

B16349

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B16349
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area UE IV: from EH, 1.00m below the floor of red clay, Sq. R 9
Period Early Dynastic III
Date Made 2600-2400
Section Near Eastern
Materials Stone
Iconography Bull
Description

UE IV: amulet, shell, in the form of a seated bull, the body carved in profile, the head turned outwards over the shoulder

CBS Register: white shell figurine of a reclining bull. body profile, head in full face. before BC 3000

Height 2.5 cm
Width 2.5 cm
Depth 1.5 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1926
Other Number U.6478 - Field No SF

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