[aristeides]

Among the antiquities unaccounted for so far, Mr. George said, are the sacral vase of Warqa, from Sumerian times, and the bronze statue of Basitqi, from the Accadian civilization.

Google search on "basitqi" turns up nothing. "Warqa vase" does turn up at a couple of sites.

[alnitak]

The museum director, Donny George (!) was showing a picture of this thing on the evening news. Dates from 3200 BC!!!!! Looked a couple of feet high, amazing that it was still in one piece. Would be a great pity if it was lost.

[wideminded]

"Warqa vase" does turn up at a couple of sites.

Apparently usually spelled "Warka". Lots of hits.