Foundation tablet

Foundation tablet

This paperweight made of bronze is inspired by a foundation slab from the temple of the goddess Nanshé, built in Girsu (now Tello) by a powerful Sumerian emperor, Shulgi, second king of the 3rd dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BC.

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€120

Characteristics

Museum :
Musée du Louvre
Theme :
Literature
Art movement :
Oriental Antiquities
Artist :
Anonymous
Material :
Bronze
EAN :
3336727055441
Dimensions :
9 cm x 6 cm x 1.3 cm
Reference :
CB500031

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