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Statuette of a kneeling man, known as The Worshipper of Larsa. Dedicated by an inhabitant of Larsa to the god Amurru for the life of Hammurabi. Bronze and gold, early 2nd millenium BC. This votive statuette has an inscription, in one of the sides, dedicated to the Sumerian god Martu (Akkadian Amurru). The front features a small bowl, serving as a libation receptacle. The worshipper is Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), King of Babylon. Louvre Museum. Paris, France.

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Statuette of a kneeling man, known as The Worshipper of Larsa. Dedicated by an inhabitant of Larsa to the god Amurru for the life of Hammurabi. Bronze and gold, early 2nd millenium BC. This votive statuette has an inscription, in one of the sides, dedicated to the Sumerian god Martu (Akkadian Amurru). The front features a small bowl, serving as a libation receptacle. The worshipper is Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), King of Babylon. Louvre Museum. Paris, France.

Personalities:

CURL • BABYLON

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Image size:

3782 x 5232 px | 56.6 MB

Print size:

32.0 x 44.3 cm | 12.6 x 17.4 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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