Carved figure with feathers. The king-priest, wearing a net skirt and a hat with leaves or feathers, stands before the door of a temple, symbolized by two great maces. The inscription mentions the god ningirsu. Early dynastic period. Date: circa 2700 BC. Dimensions: height: 18 cm (7 in); width: 16 cm (6.2 in); depth: 4 cm (1.5 in). Medium: limestone. Collection: Louvre Museum.
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