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Hollow box, possibly part of a musical instrument; decorated on all four sides with inlaid mosaic scenes made from shell, red limestone and lapis lazuli, set in bitumen. One side shows a war scene; a Sumerian army with chariots and infantry charges the enemy; prisoners are brought before the king, who is accompanied by guards and has his own chariot waiting behind him. The reverse shows scenes of peace; men are bringing animals, fish etc, possibly as booty or tribute; at the top the king banquets with friends; they are entertained at the right by a singer and a man with a lyre. The triangular end panels show fanciful scenes, found damaged.
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