Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 2080 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Statue of Ur-Ningirsu, son of Gudea |
| Medium | Chlorite |
| Dimensions | H. 55 cm (21 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2080 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1947 and Lent by Musée du Louvre |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Neo-Sumerian |
| Date Range | 2080 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329069