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This clay plaque depicts a striding man who leads a large dog (domestic scene?). From Sippar (modern-day Tell Abu Hubba, Babel Governorate, Iraq), Mesopotamia. Old-Babylonian period, 2000-1600 BCE. (The British Museum, London).
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2014, October 17). Man & Dog Plaque, Sippar. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3160/man--dog-plaque-sippar/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Man & Dog Plaque, Sippar." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 17, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3160/man--dog-plaque-sippar/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Man & Dog Plaque, Sippar." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Oct 2014. Web. 31 Jan 2023.
