EditorialDiorite statue of one of the princes of Eshnunna (on the present site of Tell-Ahmar, east of Bagdad). The prince is dressed in a long robe trimmed with braid and tassels; he wears necklaces and bracelets. Diorite, H: 89 cm Sb 61.
EditorialFemale idol, flat terracotta tablet, from Cyprus Early Bronze III (2550-1980 BCE), or Middle Bronze I (1900-1800 BCE) Terracotta, H: 27,5 cm AM 822.
EditorialCouple in their house, top of a copper pin. Top of a bronze pin from Bactria, eastern Iran. Bronze, total L: 24,8 cm, top 5,3 x 5,1 cm AO 2608.
EditorialThe God Tshed shown as a young prince (with youth-lock over the right ear), fighting evil animals. Limestone, traces of paint, H: 27,7 cm N 524.
EditorialBanqueter, perhaps a God on a throne, a chalice in the right hand, left hand raised, probably to carry a weapon or standard. From Enkomi, Cyprus. Late Bronze III, 1280-1050 BCE Cast bronze, H: 12 cm AM 2190-2191.
EditorialGoblet, gold, also termed " saucer" because of its form. Probably from Heraea in Arcady. Old Helladic II, 2200-2000 BCE Gold, H: 17 cm Bj 1885.
EditorialBowl with pouring spout, from Heraia, Arcadia. Cycladic style. Early Helladic III period (ca.2200 BCE) Hammered gold sheet,17 x 14,40 x 10,60 cm Bj 1885.
EditorialFront panel of the sarcophagus' lid: the adoration of the three Magi and the three Hebrews in the furnance Second half of the 4th century CE; Cherchel (Algeria) H.: 0,31m; W.: 1,81m Ma 3340.
EditorialEgyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, Chief bearer of Amon. Detail, the deceased adoring the rising sun on the boat; hymn to the sun represented by two lions.
EditorialLion facing left. Babylon, Mesopotamia, Period of Nebuchadnezzar II (ca. 630-562 BCE). Glazed terracotta brick relief, 105 x 227 x 12cm. AO 21118.
EditorialFragmented tablet with Aramaic inscription from the 34th year of the reign of Nabuchodonosor II, 566 BCE. Terracotta 5 x 7 x 2.4 cm AO 21 063.
EditorialIsland of Arvad (today Tyre), top center, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wood transport for the building of a palace. Bas-relief from the Palace of King Sargon in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). Right panel, for con-tinuation see 08-02-16 / 19,20 Gypseous...
EditorialWorshipper adoring the Great Goddess, seated on a winged griffin. Her symbols, moon-sickle and stars, in the background. Bronze, H: 4,2 cm AO 23004.
EditorialClay tablet with an inscription with the name of king Samshi-Addad, mentioning the building of a temple in Deir es Zor. Baked clay, 9 x 5,5 cm AO 4629.
EditorialWinged genius from the palace of Assurnazirpal II (883-859 BCE). In a gesture of magic protection, he holds a cedar cone in one hand, a bucket in the other. Gypseous alabaster relief, H: 228 cm AO 19845.
EditorialA priest in prayer before the symbols for Marduk, chief god of Babylon, and Nabu, god of wisdom and writing. Neo-Babylonian 7th-6th BCE Round seal, blue glazed clay, 4,5 cm across AO 5684.
EditorialBull with wings, human face and tiara; a benevolent genius and guardian of the palace doors, called shedu or lamassu. From the palace of Sargon, Khorsabad. H: 410 cm AO 19860.
EditorialA woman drinking from a vase whilst being made love from behind by a man. Terracotta bas-relief (era of Isin-Larsa-Babylon) 11.2 x 8 cm AO 16681.
EditorialThe Goddess Ninsum, mother of Gilgamesh. Seated steatite figure, bas-relief (2150 BCE) from Tello (Lagash), Mesopotamia Black steatite, 13,7 x 6,5 cm AO 2761.
EditorialGoddess Gula with her dog. Kudurru of Nazimarutash. Above her the crescent of the moon god, the star of Ishtar, the solar disk of Shamash and the scorpion of the underworld. War booty brought to Susa, 12th BCE Black limestone, Kassite period, 55 x 22 c...
EditorialElamite prisoners led into exile by an Assyrian soldier Detail of a bas-relief from the palace of Ashurbanipal (668-627 BCE), illustrating the campaign against the kingdom of Elam, 645 BCE. See 08-02-01 / 56,60-63 Gypseous alabaster, 163 x 77 cm-AO 199...
EditorialTributaries before King Shalmaneser III (858-824 BCE). Door covering of the palace at Imgur-Enlil (Balawat), Mesopotamia. Bronze relief Height: 12.5 cm AO 22280.
EditorialWinged spirit (G?nie protecteur) 7th century BCE; Tell Ahmar; reign of Ashurbanipal? Element of a decorative frieze; on coating of clay, colours posed on a whitewash (chalk milk): ochre, red, carbon black, Egyptian blue H.: 49cm; W.: 55cm AO 23009.