Stelas
This category includes large stones or slabs with inscribed or sculptured surfaces.
This object is an upright stone or slab with inscribed or sculptured surface used as a monument or commemorative tablet in buildings.
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| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6971 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Bur-Sin Stelae. Inscribed: to Nin-Gal (same as on door-socket) |
| 6972 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Bur-Sin Stelae. Inscribed: to Nin-Gal (same as on door-socket) |
| 154 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Dolerite stela. Fr of, shewing rounded top of stela and head of god wearing cap with horns. About 8th century BC [Annotated] Drawn FgN |
| 3263 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Fragment of 2 Columns (?) Inscription. Bluish stone (soapstone?) About BC 2100. H.C. |
| 6363 | (none) | (none) | B16205 | Fragment of an Alabaster Stela of Rim-Sin. Rebuilds E-nun-azag to (Nin-Gal). E. |
| 1356 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Fragment of black diorite, with traces of an inscription, probably of the 3rd Dynasty of Ur. |
| 6339 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Fragment of black stone. One line of inscription. ( )mah dNin-gal: the great [ ] of Ningal - Perhaps door? Inscribed from right to left (reversed like inscription on seal) Edge of the stone worn by use. Ur. H.C. No. 70. |
| 3355 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Fragment of inscribed slab. Black diorite. Royal inscription? king of Larsa? H.C. |
| 11677 | (none) | 1927,0527.24a | (none) | Fragment of Statue(?) Diorite inscribed. |
| 6409 | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragment of Stela of Ur-Nammu. White limestone. Male figurine in high relief wearing cloak. Well known type. Head in profile, body 3/4 face. Flowing cloak covering left shoulder and leaving right exposed. Traces of fringe on the cloak in the center of the body, 3 incised lines below neck probably indicate the cloak collar. Right arm bent at the elbow, forearm horizontal, hand and wrist lost. Left arm lost. Bearded head, pronounced forehead. Head is covered by closely fitting woollen cap. Face in poor condition, but shows careful modelling. Legs lost. E. in Cat. | |
| 3264 | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragment of stone stela. Obverse 3 fragments. Largest shows seated goddess faced by conventional tree and king pouring libation with with attendant behind. A 4th figure from another scene in same register, fitting fragment (F) of U.2761. Reverse fragmentary scene representing slaughter of animals for sacrifice. In Cat. Ur-Nammu stela. | |
| 3266 | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragment of stone stela. Obverse and reverse show king standing and flying angel pouring water for blessing on lands. Condition very bad. Ur-Nammu stela. In cat. | |
| 6587 | (none) | 1927,0527.1 | (none) | Fragment of Ur Nammu stela. Upper portion of frieze showing portion of crescent, upper part of headdress and 2 more crescents from left to right. Re-used in later period as door-socket. IIIrd Dynasty. | |
| 3329 | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264) representing building scene. Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330A | 98-9-12 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330B | 98-9-13 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330C | 98-9-14 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330D | 98-9-15 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330E | 98-9-16 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330F | 98-9-16 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3330G | 98-9-20 | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela (U.2761, U.3264, U.3329) with details of figures, dress, stone surface, etc... Ur-Nammu stela in cat. | |
| 3265A | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela. Three. Largest shows two men beating drum & above lower part of seated god with priest(?) before him leading or driving captives(?) For inscription on fragg. see accompanying card. Large Limestone Stela. (A) Drummers fragt: Inscription on 2 registers: Records canal cutting. Canal of Nannar-gu-gal (?); canal Ki-Sur-ra; Canal ( )-na; Canal ( ) mah(?); canal gu-dug(?) of Eridu; Canal gu-ur of Nin-gir-su(?). Second register illegible. Perhaps name of the king who erected the stela. (C) Second fragt ...he restored. Who ever with an evil hand... (D) Third fragt. 2 signs. | |
| 3265B | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela. Three. Largest shows two men beating drum & above lower part of seated god with priest(?) before him leading or driving captives(?) For inscription on fragg. see accompanying card. Large Limestone Stela. (A) Drummers fragt: Inscription on 2 registers: Records canal cutting. Canal of Nannar-gu-gal (?); canal Ki-Sur-ra; Canal ( )-na; Canal ( ) mah(?); canal gu-dug(?) of Eridu; Canal gu-ur of Nin-gir-su(?). Second register illegible. Perhaps name of the king who erected the stela. (C) Second fragt ...he restored. Who ever with an evil hand... (D) Third fragt. 2 signs. | |
| 3265C | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela. Three. Largest shows two men beating drum & above lower part of seated god with priest(?) before him leading or driving captives(?) For inscription on fragg. see accompanying card. Large Limestone Stela. (A) Drummers fragt: Inscription on 2 registers: Records canal cutting. Canal of Nannar-gu-gal (?); canal Ki-Sur-ra; Canal ( )-na; Canal ( ) mah(?); canal gu-dug(?) of Eridu; Canal gu-ur of Nin-gir-su(?). Second register illegible. Perhaps name of the king who erected the stela. (C) Second fragt ...he restored. Who ever with an evil hand... (D) Third fragt. 2 signs. | |
| 3265D | (none) | (none) | B16676 | Fragments of stone stela. Three. Largest shows two men beating drum & above lower part of seated god with priest(?) before him leading or driving captives(?) For inscription on fragg. see accompanying card. Large Limestone Stela. (A) Drummers fragt: Inscription on 2 registers: Records canal cutting. Canal of Nannar-gu-gal (?); canal Ki-Sur-ra; Canal ( )-na; Canal ( ) mah(?); canal gu-dug(?) of Eridu; Canal gu-ur of Nin-gir-su(?). Second register illegible. Perhaps name of the king who erected the stela. (C) Second fragt ...he restored. Who ever with an evil hand... (D) Third fragt. 2 signs. |
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