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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria

CHAPTER VII
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His inner garment, indeed, seems to have been the usual long gown with a fringe descending to the ankles; but this was almost entirely concealed under an ample outer robe, which was closely wrapped round the form and kept in place by a girdle.

A deep fringe, arranged in two rows, one above the other, and carried round the robe in curved sweeps at an angle with the horizontal line, is the most striking feature of this dress, which is also remarkable for the manner in which it confines and conceals the left arm, while the right is left free and exposed to view.

A representation of a king thus apparelled will be found in an earlier part of this work, taken from a statue now in the British Museum.

It is peculiar in having the head uncovered, and in the form of the implement borne in the right hand.

It is also incomplete as a representation, from the fact that all the front of the breast is occupied by an inscription.


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