Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2900–2600 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Standing male worshiper |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster, shell, black limestone, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 11 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (29.5 x 12.9 x 10 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1940 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic I-II |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323735