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)
10937	(none)	(none)	B16693	Gold Head Ornament. Pin rising to big flat palm from which rise 7 branches thinning down to wires: these are connected high up by a twisted gold wire: at the end of each is a gold rosette with lapis centre (if there were petals of inlay these are missing). [drawing]
10939	(none)	1928,1010.235	(none)	Cylinder Seal. Lapis. 2 registers: above, inscription Sub-ab Nin and 2 seated figures, each with a standing attendant in front and behind: below, a table with mutton joints (?) and 2 seated figures each with 2 standing attendants, one in front and one behind.
10940	(none)	(none)	B16729	Gold Pin. With lapis ball head. Type V. On the right upper arm with the cylinder seal U.10939
10941	(none)	1928,1010.13	(none)	Gold Pin. With lapis ball head. Type V. On right upper arm with cylinder seal U.10872.
10945	(none)	1928,1010.89	(none)	Fish Amulet. Lapis. Found with U.10943, 10944. [drawing 1:1]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
10950A	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-B] Gold finger rings two. Inlaid with lapis lazuli.
10950B	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-B] Gold finger rings two. Inlaid with lapis lazuli.
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.
10952	(none)	(none)	B16713	Lapis handle (?) Octagonal in section with through it a hole increasing in size to an oval 20mm, long. [drawing]
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.
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.
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.
10976B	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. String of large gold and lapis double conoids, alternating.
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.
10977A	83-7-1.5	(none)	B17287	Beads. Large bugles of agate with lapis balls between.
10978	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. String of gold and lapis balls alternating. REACCESSIONED AS 83-7-1.
10979	(none)	(none)	B16783	Beads. A garter composed of flat lapis bugles, flat gold bugles and a carnelian ball.
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]
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]
10983	83-7-1.87	(none)	B17056	Collar made of gold and lapis triangular spacers with gold (small) & lapis beads between.