Statue

37-15-29

Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries

From: Iraq | Khafaje

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-15-29
Current Location Middle East Galleries - On Display
Provenience Iraq | Khafaje
Archaeology Area Mound A, Q 45/4, 3d floor sculptor's shrine, Nintu Temple Level 5 beneath floor
Period Early Dynastic
Section Near Eastern
Materials Limestone
Iconography Man
Description

Grey limestone. Complete standing figure on disc base, part missing. Male; originally with beard which has been chiselled off. Leaf pattern on hem of dress. hands clasped in front of body.

Height 23.2 cm
Width 8.2 cm
Thickness 6.4 cm
Credit Line Khafaje Expedition; E. A. Speiser and Charles Bache, 1937
Other Number KH 8-261 - Field No SF | 0405 - Cast Number

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