Gudea Cone
2150 BC - 2100 BC
Clay
Girsu
12 cm x 4.7 cm (top) diam.
Clay
Girsu
12 cm x 4.7 cm (top) diam.
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Where might a cone like this one be found?
Why would Gudea want his name on the temple he restored?
How does this cone differ from an inscribed brick?