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The silver object was discovered in the cemetery at Ur, early Dynastic period, 2.600-2.400 BCE. In shape it resembles shell vessels also found in the Royal graves. Although often described as "lamps" both the conch shells and their metal imitations were probably used for pouring, perhaps in temple
rituals. ANE 120696
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART200637
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1600px × 1126px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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Mesopotamian
Silverwork
Ur, Sumer
Vessel