Standard of Ur (28 apr 2418 anni a. C. – 12 dic 16208 anni)
Descrizione:
2600-2400 BCEShell, lapis lazuli, red limestone
Sumerian; Mesopotamia (Iraq)
The standard is a trapezoidal box that is covered with inlaid geometric designs and figures. Probably carried on a stick.
The two slides depicted war and peace. The images are shown in registers and king is evident by use of hierarchical scale. Shows the king as a ruler/warrior but also as in intermediary between people and gods.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
28 apr 2418 anni a. C.
12 dic 16208 anni
~ 18639 years