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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. EMBBOL_110514_002.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Bolivia DC -- Embassy of Bolivia (59 photos from 2011)
2. EMBBRA_110514_002.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Brazil DC -- Embassy of Brazil (35 photos from 2011)
3. EMBCRO_110514_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Croatia DC -- Embassy of Croatia (18 photos from 2011)
4. EMBIRQ_110514_018.JPG: Samir Sumaida'ie, the Ambassador of Iraq, and his wife greeted us at the door.
5. EMBIRQ_110514_085.JPG: Gudea: This piece represents ones of 27 statues commissioned by Gudea who ruled Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia (south of Baghdad) from 2144-2124 BC. Each statue is from the Neo-Sumerian period and displays Gudea with his inscriptions of name as well as dedications. Under Gudea's rule, Lagash experienced a religious revival and produced many devotional hymns, prayers, and other statues.
6. EMBIRQ_110514_088.JPG: Ivory Head of Woman from Nimrud (720 BC) This ivory plaque, also known as the "Mona Lisa of Nimrud," depicts a royal woman with her crown in inlaid jewels. The piece is Neo-Assyrian and made of ivory, a popular medium for that era. It was discovered in the early 20th century by British archeologist Max Mallowan in Nimrud and was originally part of a wooden piece of furniture.
7. EMBIRQ_110514_107.JPG: Duck Weights: Mesopotamia, Weight in the Shape of a Sleeping Duck, c 2000-1500 BCE, originally is carved limestone. These ducks were often used in the markets for buying and selling goods. Each one weighs a specific amount. That way a vendor could use one of these ducks to make sure he was giving his customer the right quantity of goods. The head, on an elongated neck, is turned to rest on the back. The simplified contours combined with the tactile surface invite comparison to sculptures by Constantin Brancusi and other modern sculptors.
8. EMBIRQ_110514_114.JPG: Stele of Hammurabi, 1792-1750 BC The Stele of Hammurabi is a large stone monument that displays the Code of Hammurabi, an ancient code of law, written by the Babylonian ruler Hammurabi in 1790 BC. The code is written in Akkadian, the vernacular language of that period, so that all citizens would understand it, although most people at that time were illiterate. Egyptologist Gustav Jequier discovered the stele in 1901 in what is now Khuzestan, Iran, where it was taken by the Elamite king Shutruk -- Nahhunte in the 12th century BC.
9. EMBIRQ_110514_120.JPG: Couple of Courting Mien from Nippur: This is a devotional statue made of gypsum from the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur. The statue, which dates back to 2600 BC, was found under the floor of a shrine in Iraq. Devotional statues were popular in ancient Sumerian culture as a means of expressing religious beliefs. Here, it is believed that the sculpture represents a couple worshipping together. The large eyes represent people looking towards the gods in heaven.
10. EMBIRQ_110514_130.JPG: Hatra Period Art: The Hatra era in Iraq was approximately between 400 BC and 300 AD. Not much is known about the early stages of this period; however is known is that it [sic] became a popular trading post on the Silk Road and was known for its architecture and blending of eastern and western styles, specifically Greco-Roman influence. The ancient city of Hatra is located in the modern day Ninawa province and is now called al-Hadr. This statue is an example of the influence and spread of Roman style art during that era.
11. EMBJAP_110514_005.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Japan DC -- Embassy of Japan, Japan Information and Cultural Center (29 photos from 2011)
12. EMBJAP_110514_013.JPG: Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America, greeted visitors at the door.
13. EMBJAP_110514_021.JPG: Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America.
14. EMBJAP_110514_091.JPG: Demonstrating robotic advances in Japan
15. EMBKOR_110514_001.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Korea DC -- Embassy of Korea (KORUS) (44 photos from 2011)
16. EMBKOR_110514_119.JPG: This kid was riveted by the cartoons on TV
17. EMBKOR_110514_167.JPG: Jeju Dolhareubang: While wooden carved statues called Jang-seung traditionally stood on the Korean mainland, stone carved statues called Dolhareubang stood on the volcanic island of Jeju. Historically, Dolhareubang were erected at the entrances of the areas most characteristic of Jeju Island: Jeju-seong, Jeongeui-hyun-seong, and Daejeong-hyun-seong. They weremeant [sic] to protect these public spaces and the surrounding villages like a guardian deity. The Dolhareubang ward off danger and harm, while exhibiting the humorous and smiling appearance of a friendly, neighborhood grandfather. February 28, 2011 Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea
18. EMBNEP_110514_001.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Nepal DC -- Embassy of Nepal (30 photos from 2011)
19. EMBNEP_110514_077.JPG: Handmade Oil Lamp: This brass handmade oil lamp is usually used at the ritual events.
20. EMBVEN_110514_002.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Venezuela DC -- Embassy of Venezuela (18 photos from 2011)
21. EMBIRQ_110320_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2011_DC_Emb_Iraq DC -- Embassy of Iraq (38 photos from 2011)
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