What is revealed about this Sumerian object through attention to hieratic scale?
a) The identity of the king depicted as the tallest figure within the scene.
b) The function of this object as a musical instrument capable of playing a specific set or scale of notes.
c) The overall size of the object through measurement of its dimensions and weight.
d) The age of the object based upon an archeological dating process.
Answer: A
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