I propose that the clay plaque IM 5902 could be interpreted as a clay replica of a Victory Stele, a synthetic ‘visualisation’ of a celebratory inscription and a ‘translation’ of images of an old model of kingship emulated by a ruler of Kiš (such as Ašduni-yarim) or Babylon in this period. This plaque could be interpreted as the replica of an artwork selected for the production of more copies (thanks to the mould technology) and a wider consumption: for people, the experience to see monumental and portable works of art “in conjunction with each other” gives new significance and value to artefacts in the ancient Near East.
Translating Images from Texts in Old Babylonian Kish. Was There a Lost Victoery Stele?
Di Paolo S.
2023
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I propose that the clay plaque IM 5902 could be interpreted as a clay replica of a Victory Stele, a synthetic ‘visualisation’ of a celebratory inscription and a ‘translation’ of images of an old model of kingship emulated by a ruler of Kiš (such as Ašduni-yarim) or Babylon in this period. This plaque could be interpreted as the replica of an artwork selected for the production of more copies (thanks to the mould technology) and a wider consumption: for people, the experience to see monumental and portable works of art “in conjunction with each other” gives new significance and value to artefacts in the ancient Near East.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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