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
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 6 1/2 x W. 4 x D. 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10 x 18.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1985 |
| Date | ca. 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.