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Antiquities

E48.416

Head of an African boy. Limestone Alexandria, Egypt. 2nd-1st Century BC

Ulu, Ripi, Knife

Whakarite kai

D22.516

Broken slate knife. Distal end remaining. Surface is grounded on both sides. Cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Figure, Replica

Antiquities

E49.91

This replica represents Gudea who ruled from the Sumerian city of Lagash and was known for his wise administration, devotion to peace and patronage of the arts.

Stela, Figure, Religious

Antiquities

E52.13

Stele depicting a seated king or priest with subjects or worshippers.

Figure, Religious, Inscription, Cuneiform

Antiquities

E52.103

Limestone figure thought to be an ambassador. Large numbers of clay tablets with writing indicate the important role ambassadors had in negotiations and relations between Mesopotamian states.

Complete unfinished adze. Dark grey stone. Oval cross-section. The surface is bruised with ground areas on the lower blade. The sides of the base of the butt are slightly reduced. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is chipped.