Amulet

31-17-91

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 31-17-91
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area 3.5m in rubbish of Pit A; Pit K, at a depth of 13.50m
Locus 3.5 m in rubbish of Pit A
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Description

Clay, pierced for suspension. Star or turtle. Incised.

UE IV: amulet; terracotta figure of a tortoise with incised linear pattern

Length 3.2 cm
Width 2.3 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1931
Other Number U.15796 - Field No SF

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