Sumerian statuette

Sumerian

British Museum

circa 2400 BC

Statue of a woman in grey marble from the late Sumerian period. Eyes and eyebrows originally inlaid, probably with lapis lazuli and shell. The dress is the kaunakes or fringed garment. It is missing the feet and the eyes are empty.

• Medium: marble
• Dimensions: 22 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £400 ( Total: £400)
• ArtFunded in: 1924
• Vendor: Dr Herzfeld

Provenance

Probably from a city in Northern Babylonia. Bought in Baghdad by Dr Herzfeld.

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