Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 2090 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Statue of Gudea |
| Medium | Diorite |
| Dimensions | 17 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. (44 x 21.5 x 29.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2090 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Neo-Sumerian |
| Date Range | 2090 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329072