Decorated Weight from Ur
massarrah:Decorated Weight from UrAlthough found in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur, this object, which is possibly a weight, was made in southeast Iran in antiquity. Made of a gray stone, such as schist or shale, the object is decorated in eight compartments with eyes and rosettes, while the handle is an imitation of basketry with further ornamental details. The artefact dates to the same era as the Royal Cemetery of Ur and was excavated in the mid-19th century. Early interpretations of thi
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