A History of Sumer and Akkad / An account of the early races of Babylonia from prehistoric times to the foundation of the Babylonian monarchy

by L. W. King

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LIST OF PLATES

I. Stele of Narâm-Sin, representing the king and his allies in triumph over their enemie — [Frontispiece]

II. Doorway of a building at Tello erected by Gudea; on the left is a later building of the Seleucid Era [20]

III. Outer face of a foundation-wall at Tello, built by Ur-Bau [26]

IV. Limestone figure of an early Sumerian patesi, or high official [40]

V. Fragment of Sumerian sculpture representing scenes of worship [52]

VI. The Blau monuments [62]

VII. Diorite statue of Gudea, represented as the architect of the temple of Gatumdug [66]

VIII. Clay relief stamped with the figure of a Babylonian hero, and fragment of limestone sculptured in relief; both objects illustrate the symbol of the spouting vase [72]