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Model of Feeding Trough

2000 BC - 1600 BC
Clay
Original Site Unknown
3.1 cm x 5.6 cm x 5.9 cm
A3646a

Oriental Institute Museum

Artifact Description

Model of Feeding Trough

This is a clay model of a circular feeding trough. Two rams have their forelegs in the outer compartments and are feeding from the central cup.

Suggested Readings

Hunter, Erica. First Civilizations: Cultural Atlas for Young People. New York: Facts on File, 1994.

Kramer, Samuel Noah. Cradle of Civilization. Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books, 1967.

Roaf, Michael. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East. New York: Facts on File, 1990.

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