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https://www.thecollector.com/king-narmer-palette-artistic-convention/

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It was. I'm inspired to make my own demonstrating my too numerous wargaming conquests. It will be no bigger than a teaspoon.

 

Interesting find on the palette, Dave.

Quote from: stevenneate on June 17, 2024, 09:35:48 AMIt was. I'm inspired to make my own demonstrating my too numerous bargaining conquests. It will be no bigger than a teaspoon.

Bargaining?  Auto-correct for wargaming?

Fixed!

I was intrigued as to why the article spent a lot of time explaining Narmer wearing the double crown, being looked over by the two images of Hathor, being supported by Horus, his wife and numerous attendants, yet failed to give any attention to the rather obvious double line of chaps who had had their heads cut off!  Clearly they were significant for the artist who carved them and the art work produced, so why the reticence now?

Quote from: Keraunos on June 17, 2024, 02:36:40 PMI was intrigued as to why the article spent a lot of time explaining Narmer wearing the double crown, being looked over by the two images of Hathor, being supported by Horus, his wife and numerous attendants, yet failed to give any attention to the rather obvious double line of chaps who had had their heads cut off!  Clearly they were significant for the artist who carved them and the art work produced, so why the reticence now?

Good question!  This is an amazing artifact to see in person and study.

Decapitating defeated enemies is, sadly, an overlooked Pharonic skill these days! The Narmer Palette is a marvellous piece of art and full of symbolism for those who choose to read it. You don't get to wear the double-crown without cracking a few eggs.