29-22-2
Museum: | University of Pennsylvania Museum |
Object Type: | Modern Reproductions |
Description (Modern): | Electrotype reproduction of gold helemet of Meskalamdug. Hammered up from a single sheet of 18 carat gold with features in relief and details engraved. Into the interior was fitted a quilted cap, fragments of whose cloth and wool stuffing were found. The cloth was brought up on the outside as a protection, and secured by laces passed through holes around the rim. The ears are pierced to allow hearing. |
Material: | Inorganic Remains >> Metal >> Gold |
Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number): | 29-22-2 |
Measurement (X): | 227 |
Measurement (Y): | 270 |
Measurement (Z): | 210 |
Notes: | Original in Baghdad. U.10000 |
Location | Context Title | Context Description | Description (Modern) |
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![]() | PG/755 | Typically referred to as the grave of Meskalamdug, items with this name inscribed upon them were found within. It does not, however, appear to be the same Meskalamdug identified as king on items found elsewhere. | (none) |
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