Inlay

98-9-21.1

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 98-9-21.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Date Made 2500BC-1700BC
Section Near Eastern
Materials Limestone
Description

Shell Inlay. Half-stepped square with one step. Both surfaces smooth,edges of steps beveled, base edge right angle. Arm at top perforated for suspension transpersely bya hole. Could be for an attachment wire but size suggests strung as bead.White

Credit Line Museum Expeditions, pre-1935

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