Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 1156–1025 B.C.

Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols is a stone-sculpture-inscribed created in ca. 1156–1025 B.C. using limestone measuring H. 6 1/2 x W. 4 x D. 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10 x 18.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 x W. 4 x D. 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationStone-Sculpture-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1985
Dateca. 1156–1025 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Dynasty of Isin period. The estimated date range is 1156 BC – 1025 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols?

Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols created?

Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols dates to ca. 1156–1025 B.C..

What material is Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols made from?

Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols is crafted from limestone.

Is Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols in the public domain?

Top fragment of a kudurru with a mushhushshu dragon and divine symbols is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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