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Statue of Gudea, Prince of Lagash

Maker unknown

Diorite ruler statue from ancient Lagash representing Gudea, one of Mesopotamia's best-known rulers.

Date
c. 22nd century BCE
Collection
Musée du Louvre

Plate not recorded
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Record

Owner
French State

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
SumerAmedium confidence

Provenance and history

  1. c. 22nd century BCE

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    collections.louvre.fr

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