Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2500–2350 B.C.Base and feet of a standing figure is a stone-sculpture of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2500–2350 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 2 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. (5.1 x 9.4 x 11 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 2 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. (5.1 x 9.4 x 11 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIb period. The estimated date range is 2500 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Base and feet of a standing figure?
Base and feet of a standing figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Base and feet of a standing figure created?
Base and feet of a standing figure dates to ca. 2500–2350 B.C..
What material is Base and feet of a standing figure made from?
Base and feet of a standing figure is crafted from gypsum alabaster.
Is Base and feet of a standing figure in the public domain?
Base and feet of a standing figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.