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Foundation peg of Warad-Sin, king of Larsa
Near Eastern, Mesopotamian, Babylonian
Isin-Larsa Period, reign of Warad–Sin
1834–1823 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number37.1151
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
Description"Peg figure" of King Warad-Sin of Larsa carrying a basket of mortar on his head at the dedication of the Temple, from a foundation deposit.
Provenance1937, sold by H. Moukammal, Queens, NY, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 17, 1937)