Sculpture in the round featuring a portrait of Goudéa, King of Lagash. The sovereign is wearing a royal bonnet with a wide brim decorated with curls. His hemmed eyelids are surmounted by raised, arched, ridged eyebrows, meeting at the top of the nasal bridge. The lobes of his large ears are visible under the bonnet. The mouth stretches out, giving it a distinctive expression. Goudéa kept the peace of his kingdom for 20 years. These statues bear witness to his prosperous reign and religious piety. Polished black stone (diorite), visible chips and chips, presented on a stone base. In the Sumerian style. Note: there are several dozen statues of Goudéa in museums, some found in an archaeological context and others acquired on the art market. H. 33 cm Provenance : - Ernest Ascher Collection - Jean Roudillon Collection