Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2094–2047 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket |
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | 12 1/4 x 2 3/16 in. (31.1 x 5.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2094–2047 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2094 BC – 2047 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324831