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Plate I

The Standard of Ur
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The Standard of Ur

Maker unknown

Reconstructed Early Dynastic object from the Royal Cemetery at Ur with inlaid mosaic scenes of war, tribute and feasting.

Date
c. 2550–2400 BC
Collection
The British Museum
Reference
121201

Record

Medium
shell; red limestone; lapis lazuli; bitumen
Origin
Iraq
Owner
The Trustees of the British Museum

In the Tapestry

Excavated at
UrA
Culture of origin
SumerAmedium confidence

Provenance and history

  1. c. 2550–2400 BC

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    britishmuseum.org

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Unique Item

c. 22nd century BCE · French State