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Sumerian statuette
Artist: Sumerian
Location: British Museum
Date: circa 2400 BC
Materials: marble
Dimensions: 22 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £400 (Total: £400)
Vendor: Dr Herzfeld
Review number: 479 (1924)
Provenance:
Probably from a city in Northern Babylonia. Bought in Baghdad by Dr Herzfeld.
Description:
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.
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