cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803208
title: Ivory inlay fragment, ZT 29636/15+/16

description: [Text Description:] Ivory inlay fragment with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/15+/16 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Ivory inlay fragment in 6 pieces with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. two drill holes. pieces 5 and 6 came from ZT-108, which had been previously joined. the join at the edge of piece 6 fragile and liable to damage.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803206
title: Ivory inlay fragment, ZT 29636/15+/16

description: [Text Description:] Ivory inlay fragment with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/15+/16 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Ivory inlay fragment in 6 pieces with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. two drill holes. pieces 5 and 6 came from ZT-108, which had been previously joined. the join at the edge of piece 6 fragile and liable to damage.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802534
title: Ivory tube with decorative cap., ZT 25718

description: [Text Description:] Ivory tube, ivory cap and ivory pin. Carvings on the tube. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25718 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Ivory tube with decorative cap. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Stopper: h.: 1,95 cm; dm. (head): 0,5 cm; dm. (shaft): 1,9-2,8 cm Peg: h.: 0,67 cm; dm. (head): 0,6-0,7 cm ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is calcinated. The tube wrapped and lost shape caused by burning at high temperature. Hard encrustations on the surface
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110801680
title: Female pillar figurine, Bade B2012.1.140

description: [Text Description:] Fully intact female figurine with pedestal base and pinched face ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] Bade B2012.1.140 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Tell en-Nasbeh Stratum 2; 1:100 Plan map #93; Square S22 ❧ [Medium:] Clay ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Fully intact female pillar figurine with pedestal base and pinched face. Handmade with white slip. Height= 4.882 in ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Ceramic ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Published in Vol. 1, Plate 86, #14 under “Pinched-faced Heads; Body Fragments.”
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802524
title: Ivory tube with decorative cap., ZT 25718

description: [Text Description:] Ivory tube, ivory cap and ivory pin. Carvings on the tube. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25718 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Ivory tube with decorative cap. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Stopper: h.: 1,95 cm; dm. (head): 0,5 cm; dm. (shaft): 1,9-2,8 cm Peg: h.: 0,67 cm; dm. (head): 0,6-0,7 cm ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is calcinated. The tube wrapped and lost shape caused by burning at high temperature. Hard encrustations on the surface
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110801672
title: Female pillar figurine, Bade B2012.1.140

description: [Text Description:] Fully intact female figurine with pedestal base and pinched face ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] Bade B2012.1.140 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Tell en-Nasbeh Stratum 2; 1:100 Plan map #93; Square S22 ❧ [Medium:] Clay ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Fully intact female pillar figurine with pedestal base and pinched face. Handmade with white slip. Height= 4.882 in ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Ceramic ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Published in Vol. 1, Plate 86, #14 under “Pinched-faced Heads; Body Fragments.”
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803202
title: Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory., ZT 29636/11

description: [Text Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. Cross-cross striations. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/11 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. lots of fragmented material.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110801658
title: Female pillar figurine, Bade B2012.1.140

description: [Text Description:] Fully intact female figurine with pedestal base and pinched face ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] Bade B2012.1.140 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Tell en-Nasbeh Stratum 2; 1:100 Plan map #93; Square S22 ❧ [Medium:] Clay ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Fully intact female pillar figurine with pedestal base and pinched face. Handmade with white slip. Height= 4.882 in ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Ceramic ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Published in Vol. 1, Plate 86, #14 under “Pinched-faced Heads; Body Fragments.”
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110801652
title: Female pillar figurine, Bade B2012.1.140

description: [Text Description:] Fully intact female figurine with pedestal base and pinched face ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] Bade B2012.1.140 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Tell en-Nasbeh Stratum 2; 1:100 Plan map #93; Square S22 ❧ [Medium:] Clay ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Fully intact female pillar figurine with pedestal base and pinched face. Handmade with white slip. Height= 4.882 in ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Ceramic ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Published in Vol. 1, Plate 86, #14 under “Pinched-faced Heads; Body Fragments.”
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803186
title: Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory., ZT 29636/11

description: [Text Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. Cross-cross striations. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/11 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. lots of fragmented material.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803184
title: Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory., ZT 29636/11

description: [Text Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. Cross-cross striations. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/11 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. lots of fragmented material.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110801634
title: Female pillar figurine, Bade B2012.1.140

description: [Text Description:] Fully intact female figurine with pedestal base and pinched face ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] Bade B2012.1.140 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Tell en-Nasbeh Stratum 2; 1:100 Plan map #93; Square S22 ❧ [Medium:] Clay ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Fully intact female pillar figurine with pedestal base and pinched face. Handmade with white slip. Height= 4.882 in ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Ceramic ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Published in Vol. 1, Plate 86, #14 under “Pinched-faced Heads; Body Fragments.”
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803181
title: Ivory inlay fragment, ZT 29636/15+/16

description: [Text Description:] Ivory inlay fragment with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/15+/16 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Ivory inlay fragment in 6 pieces with incised rosette/wheel decoration, banded edges. two drill holes. pieces 5 and 6 came from ZT-108, which had been previously joined. the join at the edge of piece 6 fragile and liable to damage.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802149
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110803171
title: Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory., ZT 29636/11

description: [Text Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. Cross-cross striations. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 29636/11 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Undecorated rectangular inlay of ivory. lots of fragmented material.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802145
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802513
title: Rosette, with 12 petals, ZT 25569

description: [Text Description:] Decorative rosette with dowel-hole ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25569 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Completely preserved decorative application in shape of a 12-petalled rosette. The dowel-hole at the bottom indicates the attachment to a larger object by means of a peg. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] H. 0.6 cm; dm. (outer) 1.1 cm; dm. (base) 0.6 cm; dowel-hole: 0.2 x 0.35 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Adhering soil to the stable object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802139
title: Money holding a drinking vessel, ZT 25470

description: [Text Description:] Figuring of sitting monkey, holding a drinking vessel to its mouth ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25470 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] A small figurine of a monkey with both hands holding a drinking vessel to its mouth. It sits on a small base with three horizontal lines. Beneath which is a small stud or protrusion perhaps for attaching to another object. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 2.7 cm; w. 1.1 cm; thickness .6 cm ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The object is in general well preserved compared to other ivory finds in ZT. A major crack developed on the head of the monkey which stretches to its left shoulder. Am smaller cracks runs from its right elbow straight to the base. Soil adheres to the surface, especially in the crevices. Very hard, concrete like soil adheres to the base.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802505
title: Rosette, with 12 petals, ZT 25569

description: [Text Description:] Decorative rosette with dowel-hole ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25569 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Completely preserved decorative application in shape of a 12-petalled rosette. The dowel-hole at the bottom indicates the attachment to a larger object by means of a peg. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] H. 0.6 cm; dm. (outer) 1.1 cm; dm. (base) 0.6 cm; dowel-hole: 0.2 x 0.35 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Adhering soil to the stable object.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.dcbmud
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 26 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
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 "HasCoordinate is true",
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 "TaxonKey is Pimpinella major"
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}

 The dataset includes 26 records from 9 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0025186-251025141854904/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802111
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802493
title: Rosette, with 12 petals, ZT 25569

description: [Text Description:] Decorative rosette with dowel-hole ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25569 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Completely preserved decorative application in shape of a 12-petalled rosette. The dowel-hole at the bottom indicates the attachment to a larger object by means of a peg. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] H. 0.6 cm; dm. (outer) 1.1 cm; dm. (base) 0.6 cm; dowel-hole: 0.2 x 0.35 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Adhering soil to the stable object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802103
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802481
title: Rosette, with 12 petals, ZT 25569

description: [Text Description:] Decorative rosette with dowel-hole ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25569 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Completely preserved decorative application in shape of a 12-petalled rosette. The dowel-hole at the bottom indicates the attachment to a larger object by means of a peg. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] H. 0.6 cm; dm. (outer) 1.1 cm; dm. (base) 0.6 cm; dowel-hole: 0.2 x 0.35 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Adhering soil to the stable object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802097
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802473
title: Rosette, with 12 petals, ZT 25569

description: [Text Description:] Decorative rosette with dowel-hole ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25569 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Completely preserved decorative application in shape of a 12-petalled rosette. The dowel-hole at the bottom indicates the attachment to a larger object by means of a peg. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] H. 0.6 cm; dm. (outer) 1.1 cm; dm. (base) 0.6 cm; dowel-hole: 0.2 x 0.35 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] Adhering soil to the stable object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802080
title: Carved recumbant deer on plinth, ZT 25338

description: [Text Description:] Figurine, perhaps of deer, with pointy tail and fore- and hindlegs are folded beneath the body. Head twisted to the left, face missing. ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25338 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] Carved lying deer (?) on a plinth. The head is now lost. Three round dowel holes in the bottom support the interpretation of the ivory carving as some ornamental attachment or furniture fitting. The carving is detailed, musculature modeled. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 3.0 cm; h. 2.0 cm; w. 1.7 cm; 1. dowel hole: 0.6 x 0.95 cm; 2. dowel hole: 0.4 x 0.9 cm; 3. dowel hole: 0.8 x 0.3 cm. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The ivory is broken in several pieces, whereas two larger pieces still remains making it easier to recognize its shape. The deer is split in two halves on the long side. Several smaller pieces were broken. The correct shape was not clearly visible at this stage due to the hard encrustations strongly adhering to the surface. Right side of the deer is much better preserved than its left side. Several cracks can be observed throughout the object.
DOI: 10.25549/inscriptifact-ouc110802444
title: Money holding a drinking vessel, ZT 25470

description: [Text Description:] Figuring of sitting monkey, holding a drinking vessel to its mouth ❧ [Text or Publication Number Note:] ZT 25470 ❧ [Excavation Description:] Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project, an international collaboration led by Prof. Tim Matney of the University of Akron, Ohio ❧ [Medium:] Ivory ❧ [Script Note:] Non-Text ❧ [Physical Object Description:] A small figurine of a monkey with both hands holding a drinking vessel to its mouth. It sits on a small base with three horizontal lines. Beneath which is a small stud or protrusion perhaps for attaching to another object. ❧ [Physical Object Note:] l. 2.7 cm; w. 1.1 cm; thickness .6 cm ❧ [Physical Object Note:] The object is in general well preserved compared to other ivory finds in ZT. A major crack developed on the head of the monkey which stretches to its left shoulder. Am smaller cracks runs from its right elbow straight to the base. Soil adheres to the surface, especially in the crevices. Very hard, concrete like soil adheres to the base.