---
title: Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2869/imdugud-copper-frieze-from-the-ninhursag-temple/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-08-26
---

# Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2869.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2869.jpg)

## Image Caption

Frieze from the base of the [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of the goddess [Ninhursag](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ninhursag/) at Tell Al-Ubaid. The lion-headed eagle monster, or Imdugud, grasps a pair of deer. Imdugud represents the [Sumerian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sumerians/) [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) Ningirsu, and it is unknown why it was placed at the temple of Ninhursag. The frieze was probably placed above one of the main doorways of the temple. It was found in very poor condition and required extensive conservation. It represents an exceptional example of large-scale Sumerian metalwork. From Tell Al-Ubaid, southern [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), modern-day Iraq, [Early dynastic](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Early_Dynastic/) III, c. 2500 BCE.

The British Museum, London.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/MRCPian)
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-shukir-muhammed-amin/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, July 26). Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2869/imdugud-copper-frieze-from-the-ninhursag-temple/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 26, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2869/imdugud-copper-frieze-from-the-ninhursag-temple/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Imdugud Copper Frieze from the Ninhursag Temple." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Jul 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2869/imdugud-copper-frieze-from-the-ninhursag-temple/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 26 July 2014. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.