Statue of Iddi-Ilum
The Statue of Iddi-Ilum is a 21st-century BCE statue of the praying figure of Iddi-ilum (ð’„¿ð’‹¾ð’€, i-ti-ilum), the military governor, or Shakkanakku, of the ancient city-state of Mari in eastern Syria. The headless statue was discovered at the Royal Palace of Mari during excavations directed by French archaeologist André Parrot. The statue was made of soapstone and bears an inscription identifying the figure and dedicating it to the goddess Ishtar or Inanna. The statue is now displayed at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. He was contemporary of the Third Dynasty of Ur, and probably their vassal.
| Statue of Iddi-Ilum | |
|---|---|
Statue of Iddi-Ilum | |
| Material | Soapstone |
| Height | 41.5 centimetres (16.3 in) |
| Created | c. 2090 BCE |
| Discovered | 1936–1937 |
| Place | Royal Palace, Mari, Syria |
| Present location | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
| Identification | AO 19486 |
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