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vase
Object Type
vase
Museum number
118558
Description
Fragment from neck of calcite vase with inscription of En-anni-padda child of Ur-Bau.
Authority
Ruler:
Ur-Bau
Cultures/periods
Mesopotamian
Production date
2400BC
(circa)
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
Sir Leonard Woolley
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Ur (historic - city)
Materials
calcite
Dimensions
Length:
3.75 inches
Width:
1.75 inches
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Edzard, RIME 3/1 / Gudea and his Dynasty
(RIM.E.3/1.1.6.13.3)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Fair; incomplete.
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Ur-Bau
Acquisition name
Division of Finds:
Department of Antiquities of Iraq
Acquisition date
1927
Department
Middle East
BM/Big number
118558
Registration number
1927,0527.31
Additional IDs
Excavation/small finds number:
U.6361
(excavation number)