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Sumerian trough

Unknown artist, c. 3200 BC

Discovered at Warka (Erech), originally used for the sacred flocks of the temple. The trough is decorated with reliefs of sheep.

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Title of artwork, date

Sumerian trough, c. 3200 BC

Date supported

1928

Medium and material

Alabastrine limestone

Dimensions

96 x 35 x 15 cm

Grant

600

Total cost

600

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