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| This bronze head from Nineveh, dating from about 2300 bc, represents an Akkadian king, possibly Naram-Sin. It stands about 30 cm (12 in) high and originally had precious gems embedded in the eye sockets. The stylized hair and beard are characteristic of Mesopotamian art. | ||||||
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| Scala/Art Resource, NY | ||||||
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| Mesopotamia; Mesopotamian Art and Architecture | ||||||
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