Describe the function and appearance of Sumerian votive figures
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The images are dedicated to the gods.
They are seen in cylindrical form, as stocky men are bare-chested and wear sheepskin kilts.
The bold, glaring, inlaid eyes may be related to statements that advise worshipers to approach their deities with an attentive gaze.
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