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Inscribed vessel of Utu-Hegal, King of Uruk (© British Museum)
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© British Museum

Inscribed vessel of Utu-Hegal, King of Uruk

Artist: Mesopotamian

Location: British Museum

Date: circa 2123-2113 BC

Materials: bronze

Dimensions: 15 x 15.5cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £10,000 (Total: £25,878)

Vendor: Anonymous (through Christie's)

Review number: 4662 (1999)

Provenance:
Erlenmeyer Collection, Basle (acquired before 1970); circa 1988; acquired by present owner.

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