This bronze head sculpture,
from Nineveh, survived the time period. Except the
gouged-out eyes, which ues to contain
precious materials. This being one of the greatest artworks
of this time because of the complex casting
and chasing technique.
Head of an Akkadian Ruler
Who-Akkadians
What- Bronze Sculpture
When-2,300 to 2,200 B.C.
Where-Sumer
Why- Glorify
Their King