Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2500–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Foundation figure of a deity |
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | H. 10 7/8 x W. 2 1/16 in. (27.6 x 5.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| 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 327394