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Artistry in Action
Photograph by Manoocher
"This is one of the masterpieces of Late Bronze Age Syrian art," says Pfälzner of this finely wrought ornament, which decorated a quiver that once held spears and arrows. The artist captured the drama of wrestlers subduing wild beasts, symbolic of human power and strength. The work also hints at far-flung cultural influences in Qatna, located at a crossroads of Near Eastern trade. While many artifacts in the tomb show Egyptian motifs, this piece reflects Mesopotamian culture—and the traditions followed by the ancient Syrian kingdom of Qatna.
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Camera: Canon EOS 1V
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 50mm macro
Speed and F-Stop: One second @ f/16 |
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Weather Conditions: Indoors
Time of Day: Unrecorded
Lighting Techniques: Artificial day light
Special Equipment or Comments: Copying stand |
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