Photo of collection object Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash — Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash, c. 2150 BC. dolerite, Overall: 21 x 17.8 x 20.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/16 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1963.680. CC0.

Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash

c. 2150 BC

Maker Unknown

Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art

Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash, c. 2150 BC. Iraq, Tello (Ancient Lagash), 12th century BC. Dolerite; overall: 21 x 17.8 x 20.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1963.680 This head was originally on the body of 1963.154, however they were separated in 1974 when it was realized they did not belong together.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: dolerite
Medium: dolerite
Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 17.8 x 20.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/16 in.)
Departments: Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number: 1963.680
Credit Line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Exhibitions: Traditions and Revisions: Themes from the History of Sculpture
Rights Statement: CC0

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