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- bibliography and image source:
Ayish, Abdul Hadi: "Bassetki Statue with an Old Akkadian Inscription of Naram-Sin of Akkade (2291-2255 B.C.)".
Sumer 32. Baghdad: Directorate General of Antiquities,
- copyright for image:
Directorate General of Antiquities, Iraq
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• museum number: IM77823
• excavation number: -
• provenience: Bassetki (Dohuk Province)
• dimension(s) (in cm):
diam. of base: 67; height of trunk: 25; height of body: 18
• material: copper (cast, lost mould)
• date: Akkadian (ca. 2300 - 2200 BC)
• description:
lower part of seated nude male figure, wearing belt around waist; legs twisted sideways; round base with inscription dating to Naramsin of Akkade
• status: stolen during museum looting; recovered in November 2003
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