Mari (Early Dynastic Period, Fara Phase), Temple of Ishtar : Statuette of Ikuskshamagan, King of Mari, c. 2900-2685 BC

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Strommenger, Eva
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Although Semitic in type in general, these statuettes from Mari are of individuals, as opposed to later Neo-Assyrian. This fairly large statuette was restored from 45 fragments. The nose is almost completely made up and the originally coloured inlays of the nipples and eyes are missing. This statuette suggests that no special sign distinguished the king from 7he citizens in connection with the cult. His position was emphasised at most by the particularly large size of his votive gift. See also : Andre Parrot, Sumer, translated by Stuart Gilbert and James Emmons, London, Thames & Hudson, 1960, Illustration 146, p. 117. -- gypseous stone, eyebrows inlaid with blue-green steatite, h : 92 cm without base (Damascus Museum).

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Mesopotamia : Eridu-'Ubaid period, Early Sumerian period, Fara-Ur I period, Imperial Akkadian period, sculpture, stone, book scan

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1964

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