From an Achaemenian gold ornament in the collection of the Oriental Institute. Originally made by the hammering process, with the tail partly in repouse and partly in gold wire. From ancient Persia, 5th-4th Century B. C.
gold filled over brass, very intricate, aprroximately 1.25" x .88"
Tuppi (Toop-ee) came to life one day when a wise but lonely old scribe was writing a riddle about the scribal school. He began to write on the flat front of the tablet, flipping it over vertically from the bottom, and continuing to write down the curved reverse. When he drew a double line to indicate his tablet was finished, the god Enki cast a spell. Suddenly, a smiling face appeared on the surface of the tablet, and winked at him!
Tuppi’s name means “my tablet”.
plushie 3 x 5.5” cuneiform on both sides. Comes with translation of the riddle.
The Fall 2021 issue of KMT mgazine
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 50%polyester.
Color Denim Heather.
Size XXL
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
Hoch, Middle Egyptian Grammar Sign List
Hoch, Middle Egyptian Grammar
