Semi-precious

The term “semi precious” is applied to a subset gemstones, and the term was created to set them apart from what are considered precious stones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds). Things like amber and lapis lazuli, which are not really stones at all are still considered “semi precious” by most people. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times, as well as their quality. all are translucent with fine color in their purest forms and very hard. This distinction is not related to their monetary value, i.e. some forms of garnet are more expensive than emeralds.

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U Number	Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)	Museum Number (BM Registration Number)	Museum Number (UPM B-number)	Description (Catalog Card)
11110	(none)	(none)	B16897	Cylinder Seal? lapis lazuli. Minute linear incisions oblique to the vertical axis of the seal. 2 registers. [drawing]
11104	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder Seal. Lapis Paste. 1-end chipped: small portion missing. Presentation scene: before seated god: minor deity introduces worshipper. Attributes: cresent moon, and behind seated god a palm. L. 21mm D. 10mm For subject compare U.10796-a lapis seal found in an adjoining grave at the same depth- PG 825.
11101	(none)	(none)	(none)	Necklace. Gold ring beads. Carnelian double conoids. Agate barrels. Large flattened agate double conoid. White (steatite?) lentoid. Jasper double conoid. For order see Field Notes.
11000	(none)	(none)	(none)	Copper Pin. Curved type. With lapis ball head capped with gold. Broken & point missing. Type IV. New 7. [drawing]
10985	(none)	(none)	B16726	Amulet. Lapis. In form of a bearded bull, reclining attached to an oblong carnelian bead and a lapis double diamond. [drawing 1:1]
10983	83-7-1.87	(none)	B17056	Collar made of gold and lapis triangular spacers with gold (small) & lapis beads between.
10982B	(none)	(none)	B16694	Gold Amulet. [A] Wheel rosette. Attached apparently to a number of very small gold and lapis beads [B] : but there is no means of attachment. Alternate petals one inlaid with lapis, and the others left clear. [drawing 1:1]
10982A	(none)	(none)	B16694	Gold Amulet. [A] Wheel rosette. Attached apparently to a number of very small gold and lapis beads [B] : but there is no means of attachment. Alternate petals one inlaid with lapis, and the others left clear. [drawing 1:1]
10979	(none)	(none)	B16783	Beads. A garter composed of flat lapis bugles, flat gold bugles and a carnelian ball.
10978	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. String of gold and lapis balls alternating. REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1.
10977A	83-7-1.5	(none)	B17287	Beads. Large bugles of agate with lapis balls between.
10976Q	83-7-1.50	(none)	B17062	Beads. String of large gold and lapis double conoids, alternating. REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1. Pu Abis cloak.
10976B	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. String of large gold and lapis double conoids, alternating.
10976A	83-7-1.1	(none)	B17046a	Beads. String of large gold and lapis double conoids, alternating. REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1. Pu Abis cloak.
10975B	83-7-1.3	(none)	B17046b	Beads. A string of decorated gold pipe beads, 22mm, long, with small gold balls,etc . 21 tubular carnelian, 2 gold, 3 lapis. 27 gold balls (17050 = U 10975-79, 80-81). REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1.
10975	(none)	(none)	B17046	Beads. A string of decorated gold pipe beads, 22mm, long, with small gold balls,etc . 21 tubular carnelian, 2 gold, 3 lapis. 27 gold balls (17050 = U 10975-79, 80-81). REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1.
10952	(none)	(none)	B16713	Lapis handle (?) Octagonal in section with through it a hole increasing in size to an oval 20mm, long. [drawing]
10951	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. Large lapis lentoids. They seemed to form a string round the upper part of the head, to keep in place the gold flower ornament.
10950B	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-B] Gold finger rings two. Inlaid with lapis lazuli.
10950A	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-B] Gold finger rings two. Inlaid with lapis lazuli.
10948C	(none)	(none)	B16684	Gold Crown. Formed of beads and figurines, etc. sewn onto a fillet of leather. The background was composed of minute beads of lapis and gold--the latter short tubular lengths. Against these stood out: (A) 4 pairs of animals, viz. 2 antlered stags. 2 bearded bulls, 2 gazelles, 2 rams. (B) Small 8-petalled rosettes. (C) Plant ornaments, viz. Ears of corn, pomegranates, bunches composed of 3 fruit and 3 leaves, plants with rough stems (gold-leaf over silver) and gold and carnelian pods. (D) 8 Twisted wire palmettes for the order of them see field notes.
10948B	(none)	(none)	B16684	Gold Crown. Formed of beads and figurines, etc. sewn onto a fillet of leather. The background was composed of minute beads of lapis and gold--the latter short tubular lengths. Against these stood out: (A) 4 pairs of animals, viz. 2 antlered stags. 2 bearded bulls, 2 gazelles, 2 rams. (B) Small 8-petalled rosettes. (C) Plant ornaments, viz. Ears of corn, pomegranates, bunches composed of 3 fruit and 3 leaves, plants with rough stems (gold-leaf over silver) and gold and carnelian pods. (D) 8 Twisted wire palmettes for the order of them see field notes.
10948A	(none)	(none)	(none)	Gold Crown. Formed of beads and figurines, etc. sewn onto a fillet of leather. The background was composed of minute beads of lapis and gold--the latter short tubular lengths. Against these stood out: (A) 4 pairs of animals, viz. 2 antlered stags. 2 bearded bulls, 2 gazelles, 2 rams. (B) Small 8-petalled rosettes. (C) Plant ornaments, viz. Ears of corn, pomegranates, bunches composed of 3 fruit and 3 leaves, plants with rough stems (gold-leaf over silver) and gold and carnelian pods. (D) 8 Twisted wire palmettes for the order of them see field notes.
10947	(none)	1928,1010.103	(none)	3 Beads. 1 lapis diamond; 1 oblong agate; 1 flattened lapis lentoid. Found on the right shoulder of the queen with the calf amulet. U.10946. [drawing]
10946	(none)	1928,1010.103	(none)	Amulet. Lapis. A reclining calf. The head turned right round across the right flank: fine strong work. Found with U.10947 by the right shoulder. [drawing 1:1]