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Highlights of the Collections of the Oriental Institute Museum, edited by Jean M. Evans, Jack Green, and Emily Teeter.

Replica of our own Lamassu, a human headed winged bull from Khorsabad, Iraq, 721-705 BC.  Part of the entrance to Sargon II throne room. 
Blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. Color Denim Heather.
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL.  Let us know what size you want in the comment section. 
 

A hieroglyphic alphabetic stencil, ruler in centimeters, and a papyrus bookmork all in one.  You can create your own personalised papyrus bookmark using the stencils.  Made in Egypt. 10.75" Colors of stencil and papyrus drawings will vary.

Written by Barbara Breasted Whitsides, the grandaughter of James Henry Breasted founder of the Oriental Institute.  We've been told by many that this beginner's guide to Arabic letters and words is quite good, and many who have learned Arabic, wish they had started with this book.  It is spiral bound and comfortably demystifies the Arabic alphabet letter by letter.

Taken from the original found in King Tut's tomb.  Lapis cabachon with gold finish CLIP ON earrings   7/8" diameter

This high quality mug is Made in Egypt and is comletely covered with the hieroglyphic alphabet.  You can practice your hieroglyphs with your morning coffee. Since it has gold paint, hand washing is recommended.

Created for us from our own Assyrian winged Bull. Approx. .75"

Pewter with antique gold finish, 18" Chain included. Spring Ring closure.  Oder#199834

This is the first comprehensive study of birds in ancient Egyptian society, economy, art, and religion. Essays address the role of birds in the religious landscape, their use in hieroglyphic and Coptic scripts, birds as protective symbols, as decorative motifs, and as food. Plus a group of essays on “Egyptian Birds and Modern Science.”

Pp. 232; 210 illustrations (most in color)   Order # 16388

Our Work: Modern Jobs – Ancient Origins is the catalog for a photo-based exhibit that reveals that many modern professions originated in the ancient Middle East. Artifacts from the Oriental Institute Museum were paired with a baker, farmer, manicurist, brewer, poet, boat builder, judge and other professionals to show the antiquity of these jobs. The portraits are accompanied by commentary on the contributions of the ancient Middle East to life today and new insights into how members of the public view their relationship to the past.

We will miss Martyl Langsdorf whose 1987 exhibit at the Oriental Institute was enjoyed by all.

Poster 20" x 28"   Order # 1786