Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 2112–2004 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Statue fragment |
| Medium | Marble, black |
| Dimensions | 6 in. (15.24 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2112–2004 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2112 BC – 2004 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323753