A CLAY FOUNDATION CONE OF GUDEA OF LAGASH, commemorating the building of a temple for Ningirsu, chief deity of Lagash and the Sumerian pantheon, "For Ningirsu, the mighty hero of Enlil, Gudea, governor of Lagash, a resplendent marvel The Eninnu, the brilliant lion-headed eagle Temple, he built and restored to its (former) state", 4¾in. (12cm.) high; a clay cone of Gudea commemorating the building of a temple to Nindara, "For Nindara, king and lord, his king, Gudea, governor of Lagash, built his temple in Girsu", 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high; and two clay cones of Gudea commemorating the building of a temple for Ningazzida, "For Ningazzida, his god, Gudea, the governor of Lagash and champion of Gatumdu (goddess of Lagash) built his temple in Girsu", 6¼in. (15.8cm.) and 5½in. (14cm.) high, all reign of Gudea (2141-2122 B.C.) (4)