Foundation peg in the form of the forepart of a lion H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm)

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Holding institution:
Ancient Near Eastern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Data provider:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Title:
Foundation peg in the form of the forepart of a lion H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm)
Date:
-2200 - -2100
ca. 2200–2100 B.C.
Type:
Metalwork-Sculpture-Inscribed
Type (Narrower):
Inscriptions
Type (Broader):
Text
Coverage:
Hurrian
Geographic region:
Syria
probably from Tell Mozan (ancient Urkesh)
Time period:
Early Bronze Age
Medium:
Copper alloy
Extent:
H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
48.180
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