Base and feet of a standing figure
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumGypsum alabaster
Dimensions2 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. (5.1 x 9.4 x 11 cm)
ClassificationStone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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