898901 Gudea, Prince of Lagash, dedicated to the god Ningirsu, called "Architect with Plans", c.2120 BC (diorite) by Mesopotamian; 93x41x61 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Gudea was a ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who ruled c. 2144??124 BC. He probably did not come from the city, but had married Ninalla, daughter of the ruler Ur-Baba (2164??144 BC) of Lagash, thus gaining entrance to the royal house of Lagash. He was succeeded by his son Ur-Ningirsu.); out of copyright.