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Standard of Ur, peace panelThe bottom two registers show commoners parading their agricultural produce and their animals, perhaps bringing tribute to the ruler and his entourage. The king is shown seated at the far left of the top register, in company with several servants and six seated members of the elite, each holding a raised cup. On the far right, a man is playing the lyre, perhaps accompanying a singer at the end.The British Museum, London, UK/Erich Lessing/Art Resource, NY