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)
8089A	(none)	1928,1009.111	(none)	[A-B] Beads. Lapis lazuli (poor quality of stone). Large faceted lentoids. [drawing 1:1]
8110B	(none)	1928,1009.110	(none)	2 lapis lazuli beads. Large double conoids, facetted. [drawing 1:1] A & B
8110A	(none)	1928,1009.109	(none)	[A-B] 2 lapis lazuli beads. Large double conoids, facetted. [drawing 1:1]
7963	(none)	1928,1009.103	(none)	Beads. Mostly small ball beads of gold (thin leaf over copper), lapis, and a few carnelian (some rings). Apparently forming a single necklace, or two of the same pattern; one gold bead to every 1 or 2 stone according to size. Most of the gold beads were destroyed through the decay and swelling of the copper cores. One string containing the best gold beads made up for exhibition.
3178	(none)	1927,1003.83	(none)	Polished malachite (?) fragment, transfixed with bronze pin, turned into an eye at one end. [drawing 9:10]
2752	(none)	1927,1003.258	(none)	Fragment of inlay. Lapis-lazuli, with incised lines representing hair or water. [drawing 1:1]
2563	(none)	1927,1003.256	(none)	Fragment of lapis-lazuli. From inlay: representing man's curled beard. Pierced at back for fixing. [drawing 1:1]
2918	(none)	1927,1003.253	(none)	Lapis lazuli bull. Couchant with head turned. Pierced in three places for suspension.
3143	(none)	1927,1003.252	(none)	Inlay fragment. Chevron of fine lapis. [drawing 1:1]
2920	(none)	1927,1003.240	(none)	Eye from figurine. Shell with pupil of lapis lazuli. [drawing 1:1]
3126	(none)	1927,1003.239	(none)	Miniature frog. Crystal, left back leg missing.
2937D.12	(none)	1927,1003.220	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.11	(none)	1927,1003.219	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.10	(none)	1927,1003.218	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.9	(none)	1927,1003.217	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.7	(none)	1927,1003.215	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.5	(none)	1927,1003.213	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.4	(none)	1927,1003.212	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.3	(none)	1927,1003.211	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.2	(none)	1927,1003.210	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.1	(none)	1927,1003.209	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2714	(none)	1927,1003.205	(none)	Seal cylinder. Rock crystal. Broken. Unusual scene. About BC 2300. [drawing]
2683	(none)	1927,1003.201	(none)	Seal cylinder. Carnelian. Time of Assyr influence about BC 700. [drawing]
6178F	(none)	1927,0527.53	(none)	[A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6103	(none)	1927,0527.52	(none)	Weight. Black hematite. Wedge shaped. E. Fragmentary. Type V.