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Foundation Cone of Gudea, Sumerian Ruler of Lagash, Recording a Temple Building
Foundation Cone of Gudea, Sumerian Ruler of Lagash, Recording a Temple Building

Foundation Cone of Gudea, Sumerian Ruler of Lagash, Recording a Temple Building

Dateca. 2136 B.C.E.-2121 B.C.E.
Place createdLagash, Iraq, Asia
Mediumfired clay
Dimensions4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
ClassificationsInscriptions and Glyptic Art
DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities
Credit LineMuseum Purchase: Gift of Mrs. E.J. Byrne, by exchange
Accession Number1985.15
On View
On display