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Temple or altar (13 1/2 in. tall)
Artisans working with clay in ancient Mesopotamia had a wealth of imagery to choose from. Their world was filled with depictions of mighty deities, powerful kings, and majestic animals, and their sprawling cities were replete with monumental public structures. Many of these elements were incorporated into clay architectural models that, says Annie Caubet, honorary curator at the Louvre, likely drew on a combination of inspirations. “It’s now agreed that,
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