Wax-cast copper statue of a standard-bearer for the temple of Naram-Sin, King of Akkad (r. c. 2254–18 BCE), commemorating defeat of a Sumerian revolt. Naram-Sin led the Akkadian Empire founded by grandfather Sargon to its peak and was the first man claiming to be a god during his lifetime. [704×600]
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This is the most naturalistic, expressive and realistic sculpture I have seen from 2000+ BCE!