A Sumerian Foundation Cone of Gudea Dedicated to Ningirsu, Second dynasty of Lagash, reign of Gudea, ca. 2141-2122 BCE Gemstones The lid sits on a

The lid sits on a custom wood base

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These complex symbolic associations made silver the perfect material for the manufacture of personal adornments with a readily apparent ceremonial and funerary function

Dimensions:  Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm)

rectangular in form with gently tapering sides and a shallow

A Sumerian Foundation Cone of Gudea Dedicated to Ningirsu, Second dynasty of Lagash, reign of Gudea, ca. 2141-2122 BCE Gemstones The lid sits on aFoundation cones were among the most significant commemorative objects produced in ancient Mesopotamia. Buried within the walls or foundations of temples, palaces, and other monumental buildings, they served as permanent records of royal patronage, preserving the achievements of a ruler for both the gods and future generations. This finely preserved example bears the name of Gudea, the celebrated ruler (ensi) of Lagash, whose extensive building