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fragment of vessel

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Part of a foot and body of a red clay vessel.

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cuneiform tablet (fragments)

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A cuneiform tablet completely broken into many small fragments of red clay.

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impression of seal of Darius the Great

early 20th century

A rectangular impression of a seal with the details in red on white, showing a chariotier and archer (possibly Darius) facing a rampant lion flanked by two palm trees, with a winged sundisc above and ...

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cuneiform tablet

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An oblong cuneiform tablet in red clay with script on both sides.

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cuneiform tablet (part broken)

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A red clay cuneiform tablet broken at one end, with loose pieces bagged separately. In a fragile state with script on one side.

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cuneiform tablet (section)

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A section of a cuneiform tablet in red clay. Script on upper side only.

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amphora

c. 3500 BCE

A red clay amphora or vessel, with two small handles and a pointed base. There is a small rim at the mouth and a ridge above the handles. There is mottled colouring to the lower areas and one side is...

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boxed cuneiform tablet

c.2300-2100 BCE

A red wooden box containing a cuneiform tablet with inscription. The typed label reads: "3rd Dynasty of Ur: B.C. 2300-2100 Records and particulars relating to large quantities of fruits for stor...

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cuneiform tablet (broken)

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An oblong cuneiform tablet in red clay, broken and cracked, with a section missing. Script on both sides. Loose shards of clay in the box.

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scarab seals and jewellery

1400 BCE-1940

A box containing 5 small stone or clay scarab seals with holes for threading; 1 larger red clay scarab seal with paper label saying "Amenhotep III Father of Akhenaten. A.NEB.MAAT.RA Amenhotep III abou...

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pottery vessel

c. 3500 BCE

A pale pink clay urn or vessel with a bulbous body and short straight neck and slightly splayed. There is a ridged ring at the base of the neck, and three further line decorations around the middle....

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gold specimens and letter

c.1323 BCE

Four red gold domed sequins, each with two holes. A manuscript label describes these as "Coloured gold sequin from a robe found in the tomb of Tut-ankh-Amen, Average lot [?], 284".

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