Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2600–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Foundation peg |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.56 x 2.24 in. (6.5 x 5.69 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic III |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325485