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Complete adze Cross-section is oval. Surface of blade is ground, surface of butt and sides are bruised. No differentiation between butt and blade. Sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade. Blade is sharp and curved.

Complete stone chisel. The cross section is a square. The surface is ground. Both the poll and cutting edge are worn off. There is minor demarcation of the butt, with slight tapering at the poll. There is no bevel, nor cutting edge.

This replica represents Gudea who ruled from the Sumerian city of Lagash and was known for his wise administration, devotion to peace and patronage of the arts.

The laborious process of making stone vases was learned in Egypt and practised in Crete from 2500 BC onwards.