Statue of Ebih-Il
| Statue of Ebih-Il | |
|---|---|
Statue of Ebih-Il, superintendent of Mari | |
| Material | Alabaster, shells, lapis lazuli, bitumen |
| Height | 52.5 centimetres (20.7 in) |
| Width | 20.6 centimetres (8.1 in) |
| Depth | 30 centimetres (12 in) |
| Created | c. 2400 BC |
| Period/culture | Sumerian |
| Discovered | 1934 |
| Place | Temple of Ishtar, Mari, Syria |
| Present location | Musée du Louvre, Paris Heilongjiang Art Museum, Harbin (downsized replica) |
| Identification | AO 17551 |
The Statue of Ebih-Il is a 25th-century BC statue of the praying figure of Ebih-Il (𒂗𒋾𒅋, EN-TI-IL, e-bih-il), superintendent of the ancient city-state of Mari in modern eastern Syria. The statue was discovered at the Temple of Ishtar in Mari during excavations directed by French archaeologist André Parrot. It is made of gypsum, with inlays of schist, shells and lapis lazuli. The statue is displayed in the Musée du Louvre. It has been described as "a masterpiece by virtue of its craftsmanship, state of preservation, and expressive style."