Image: Sacred basin, a gift from Gudea to the temple of Ningirsu. From Girsu, Iraq. 2144-2122 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul
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Description: Sacred basin, a gift from Gudea, ruler of Lagash, to the temple of Ningirsu. The basin was inside the temple and might well have contained scared water for ritual purposes. Extensively reconstructed. From Girsu (modern-day Tell Telloh), Southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Regin of Gudea, 2144-2122 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul.
Title: Sacred basin, a gift from Gudea to the temple of Ningirsu. From Girsu, Iraq. 2144-2122 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul
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