| Object Number | 29-22-2 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iraq | Ur |
| Archaeology Area | PG 755 |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Electrotype |
| Description | Electrotype reproduction of gold helemet of Meskalamdug. Hammered up from a single sheet of 18 carat gold with features in relief and details engraved. Into the interior was fitted a quilted cap, fragments of whose cloth and wool stuffing were found. The cloth was brought up on the outside as a protection, and secured by laces passed through holes around the rim. The ears are pierced to allow hearing. Original in Baghdad. U.10000 |
| Height | 22.7 cm |
| Length | 27 cm |
| Width | 21 cm |
| Credit Line | Commissioned by British Museum / University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1928 |
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