Votive stele of Gudea, Lord of Lagash (r. c. 2144–2124 BCE), led by Ningishzida to a Goddess holding vessel of flowing water. His reign was largely peaceful and marked not by boasts of might, but his devotion to deities like Ningirsu, even foregoing the title of Lugal for more humble Ensi [1300×843]

Votive stele of Gudea, Lord of Lagash (r. c. 2144–2124 BCE), led by Ningishzida to a Goddess holding vessel of flowing water. His reign was largely peaceful and marked not by boasts of might, but his devotion to deities like Ningirsu, even foregoing the title of Lugal for more humble Ensi [1300×843]

by JaneOfKish