Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2500–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Base and feet of a standing figure |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIb |
| Date Range | 2500 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324842