Column capital with the head of Hathor, acropolis of Amathous, Cyprus, 6th century BC

Mold for making ceramic plaques depicting an erotic scene, Isin-Larsa/Old Babylonian periods, 2000-1600 BC The woman drinks beer from a reed straw whilst engaged in a sexual act.

Votive limestone stele depicting Gudea being led by the god Ningishzida before a seated goddess holding a vessel of flowing water, Girsu (Telloh, Iraq), late 22nd century BC

Part of a pitcher or rhyton from the Assyrian trading Karum at Kaneš (Kültepe, Turkey), 19th century BC

Limestone stele of Governor Šamaš-res-usur of Mari and Suhi, Babylon (al-Hillah, Iraq), 8th century BC The inscription states that Šamaš-res-usur ruled for 13 years, renewed the canals while founding the city of Gabarri-ibni, supported date cultivation in various cities, and promoted beekeeping efforts in the city of Suhi. The artefact was found in the Southern Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II adjoining the Ishtar gate. It was believed to be a part of group of objects displayed like a museum.