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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria

CHAPTER VIII
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III.); occasionally both hands are extended, and the left holds a ring or chaplet (Fig.
IV.).

[PLATE CXLI., Fig.

1.] In one instance we see a very remarkable variation: for the complete human figure is substituted a mere pair of hands, which seem to come from behind the winged disk, the right open and exhibiting the palm, the left closed and holding a bow.

[PLATE CXLI., Fig.

2.] In a large number of cases all sign of a person is dispensed with, the winged circle appearing alone, with the disk either plain or ornamented.


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