Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2900–2600 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Man carrying a box, possibly for offerings |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | H. 37.8 x W. 12.3 x D. 9.7 cm (14 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic I-II |
| Date Range | 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329075