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bowl
Object Type
bowl
Museum number
22453
Description
Dark green chlorite bowl with everted rim; cuneiform inscription incised on the exterior; carved, polished, with horizontal striations on interior and exterior; rim sherd.
Cultures/periods
Bronze Age
Production date
2500BC-2000BC
(about)
Production place
Made in:
Iran
Materials
chlorite
(dark green)
Technique
carved
polished
incised
Dimensions
Height:
6.20 centimetres
Weight:
45.50 grammes
Thickness:
1.10 centimetres
(max)
Width:
6.50 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Sigrist M et al 1996a / Catalogue of the Babylonian Tablets in the British Museum, II
Location
Not on display
Condition
Fair; incomplete.
Acquisition date
1983
Department
Middle East
BM/Big number
22453
Registration number
1983,0101.12