Feudal commendation, Hindu greeting, and Sumerian prayers are all
fascinating leads. The only Sumerian figures I know are the ones from Tell
Asmar, who clasp their hands across each other, either empty or around a
small beaker. Is this the gesture you meant?
Do we know the reason for the orant posture?
All thoughts gratefully received.
Pippin Michelli, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Art History, St Olaf College
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/michelli/index4.html
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