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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon

CHAPTER VI
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The king wore a long gown, somewhat scantily made, but reaching down to the ankles, elaborately patterned and fringed.

Over this, apparently, he had a close-fitting sleeved vest, which came down to the knees, and terminated in a set of heavy tassels.

The girdle was worn outside the outer vest, and in war the monarch carried also two cross-belts, which perhaps supported his quiver.

The upper vest was, like the under one, richly adorned with embroidery.

From it, or from the girdle, depended in front a single heavy tassel attached by a cord, similar to that worn by the early kings of Assyria.
Tho tiara of the monarch was very remarkable.


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