Scepter

30-12-440

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-12-440
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area PG 1133
Section Near Eastern
Materials Gold | Shell | Lapis Lazuli | Carnelian
Description

Mosaic of lapis, shell, carnelian, and gold foils. Heavily reconstructed scepter or wand. 50+ pieces

The shell disc on top is B16976, sketched in the original CBS register.

CBS Register: 30-12-440. U. ... Sceptre of lapis, shell, mosai, and gold foils. [restored adding top knob CBS 16967]

Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1930
Other Number U.11824 - Field No SF | B18159 - Old Museum Number

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