Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2500–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.46 in. (16.41 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIb |
| Date Range | 2500 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327592