Chlorite

3000-2000 BCE

Jiroft, Iran

Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Harappan Civilisation

Subtheme

How the Cities Traded

Display Location

Rotunda

Accession Number

LNS 316 S

Description

During the 3rd millennium BCE, chlorite objects from Iran were widely traded to Mesopotamia, Sumer, the Persian Gulf, the Harappan region, and Uzbekistan. Valued as luxury items, these dark green vessels featured intricate geometric or natural designs, often inlaid with shell or semi–precious stones. They were most likely owned by elites.