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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 32580
Anonymous, probably Lagash“Foundation Nail” of Gudea
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, probably Lagash |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 2100 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesopotamia, Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, probably Lagash |
| Medium | copper alloy, lost-wax cast |
| Dimensions | Overall: 17.5 x 4.5 x 7.3 cm (6 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.); with base: 20.9 x 6.3 x 9.1 cm (8 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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