Statuette of a Striding Figure
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Statuette of a Striding Figure

TitleStatuette of a Striding Figure
ArtistMesopotamian or Iranian
Date3000-2800 BCE 29th century BCE
MediumCopper
Classificationritual objects
OriginIraq Iraq
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAnonymous loan
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Statuette of a Striding Figure” is a work by Mesopotamian or Iranian, dated 3000-2800 BCE. It is executed in copper and classified as ritual objects. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Recorded origin: Iraq. Browse more public-domain art from Iraq.

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