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A clay figurine of a female from the Samarra period, found at Tell Songor A; the museum dates the 10.2 cm statue to about 5000 BC.

“This piece, a clay figurine of a female from the Samarra period, was found at Tell Songor A. The 10.2 cm statue dates back to 5000 BC.” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

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A shallow white alabaster cup with a rounded base. The museum's antiquities page records it as used for ceremonial purposes, from the site of Tell es-Sawwan and dated to the 5th millennium BC.

“Shallowwhite alabaster cup with rounded base, used for ceremonial purposes.” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Clay anthropomorphic figure from Galabets, Pomorie Europe · Chalcolithic, 5th millennium BC

A painted pottery jar of the Ubaid period, dated by the museum to the early 4th millennium BC.

“Painted pottery jar. Ubaid period, early 4th millennium BC. H: 10.0 cm D: 7.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Anthropomorphic figurines of the 4th millennium BCE Europe · First half of the 4th millennium BCE

A pottery jar in Ninevite V ware from Nineveh, dated by the museum to the first half of the 3rd millennium BC.

“Pottery jar, Ninevite V ware. From Nineveh first half of 3rd millennium BC, found at. H: 12.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Oak Dugout Canoe (Luotas) from Šventoji Europe · 2800–2700 BCE

A terracotta plaque depicting the winged, bird-headed protective figure Nisroch holding a cone and bucket; from Ashur, dated by the museum to the Neo-Assyrian period, first half of the 1st millennium BC.

“Terra-cotta plaque showing protective figure of the winged bird headed human Nisroch, with cone and bucket. From Ashur, Neo-Assyrian period, first half of 1st millennium BC. H: 12.5 cm D: 5.5 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

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A cuneiform tablet that also carries the impression of a cylinder seal, dated by the museum to the Neo-Assyrian period, first half of the 1st millennium BC.

“In addition to the cuneiform writing, this tablet displays an impression from a cylinder seal. Neo-Assyrian period, first half of 1st millennium BC.” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Ding Cauldron of Duke Mao East Asia · Late Western Zhou dynasty, 827–782 BCE

A clay tablet bearing cuneiform writing, from Nimrud, dated by the museum to the Neo-Assyrian period, first half of the 1st millennium BC.

“Clay tablet with cuneiform writing. From Nimrud, Neo-Assyrian period, first half of 1st millennium BC. H: 5.9 cm D: 6.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Ding Cauldron of Duke Mao East Asia · Late Western Zhou dynasty, 827–782 BCE

A painted pottery jar from Ashur, dated by the museum to the Neo-Assyrian period, first half of the 1st millennium BC.

“Painted pottery jar. From Ashur, Neo-Assyrian period, first half of 1st millennium BC. H: 9.0 cm D: 7.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Ding Cauldron of Duke Mao East Asia · Late Western Zhou dynasty, 827–782 BCE

A clay tablet bearing early cuneiform writing, dated by the museum to the Neo-Assyrian period, first half of the 1st millennium BC.

“This clay tablet displays early cuneiform writing. Neo-Assyrian period, first half of 1st millennium BC” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Ding Cauldron of Duke Mao East Asia · Late Western Zhou dynasty, 827–782 BCE

A green-glazed open bowl of the Parthian period, dated by the museum to the 2nd-1st century AD.

“Green glazed Parthian open bowl, 2nd to 1st century AD. D: 19.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

Meanwhile — Lạch Trường Bronze Lamp (Kneeling-Man Lamp) South Asia · First centuries CE (Đông Sơn culture)

A small green-glazed pottery jar from the museum's antiquities collection.

“Green glazed pottery jar. H: 9.7 cm D: 5.6 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

A large white marble jar with two handles and a thick lip, from the museum's antiquities collection.

“Large white marble jar with two handles and a thick lip. H: 30.5 cm D: 27.5 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

A green-glazed pottery jug with a combed pattern and two handles, from the museum's antiquities collection.

“Green glazed pottery jug with combed pattern and two handles. H: 32.0 cm D: 5.6 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

A terracotta male figurine of a protective deity, from Ashur, dated by the museum's description to the Middle-Assyrian period.

“Terra cotta male figurine of protective deity. From Ashur, Middle -Assyrian period. H: 11.0 cm D: 2.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

A glazed clay goblet with a spout, recorded by the museum as coming from Ashur.

“Glazer clay goblet with spout. From Ashur. H: 7.5 cm D: 9.0 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page

A white alabaster decorative bowl, recorded by the museum as coming from Uruk.

“White alabaster decorative bowl. From Uruk. H:3.0 cm D: 7.1 cm” In the museum’s words — theiraqmuseum.com ↗ · quotation verified against the live page