Artifacts from West Asia and Egypt
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Finial, Excavated in southwestern Iran, Middle Elamite period, 13th-11th century BC
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
July 22, 2015 (Wed) - September 13, 2015 (Sun)This part intrduces artifacts from West Asia and Egypt, known as the cradle of the earliest civilization.
Current exhibit includes:
Copper Foundation Peg with a God's Figurine, Excavated in southern Iraq, Sumerian Early Dynastic period, 25th-24th century
Finial, Excavated in southwestern Iran, Middle Elamite period, 13th-11th century BC
Dish, White glaze with dancing figure design, Excavated in Iran, Islamic period, 17th century (Private collection)