A new Sumerian copper figurine from Badtibira
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Rey, Sebastien
Skwiercz, Joanna
Girotto, Elisa
Vardy, Faith
Tagen, Dani
Date published
2020
Abstract
This short article presents a new copper figurine of a bearded hero (temple guardian) discovered at the Sumerian site of Badtibira in 2017 dating to the beginning of the Early Dynastic period (c. 2700-2600 BC). The piece was found broken during our visit to the site with archaeologists of SBAH and armed forces. It was handed over to the Tello/Girsu team for emergency conservation treatment to stablise the object. It was photographed, drawn, and studied, and returned to SBAH.
Project(s)
Iraq Scheme
Editor
Rey, Jacob
Funder
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Journal title
Sumer Journal of Archaeology of Iraq
Volume
LXVI
Publisher
SBAH
Place of publication
Baghdad