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Copper Foundation Figure with a Kneeling God Holding a Peg

Lagash? ca. 2144-2124 B.C.
AZ145
Description

1 figurine

Notes

Gudea was the leader of Lagash around 2150 B.C.
Traces of fabric remain in the corrosion in the area around the beard on the god's head. Foundation figures were often wrapped in cloth prior to burial.

Summary

God (probably the personal god of Gudea) wearing short kilt and long split skirt in semi-kneeling posture, supporting between its legs a large peg.

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