Sumerian Lord - for Roxy (Brewgirlca) by RJS
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This is a quickie render to demonstrate some costume possibilities. Please view at full resolution to see the details.
Roxy was recently lamenting the lack of good costumes for M4 that could be used for ancient historical renders.
She needed to outfit a Sumerian Lord, and there just aren't any appropriate "ancient history" costumes for M4. Sad but true!
I love a challenge, so I got to work to see what bits and pieces I could find to complete a "Sumerian" costume.
Here, then, are my suggestions:
- Caleb hair from April @ DAZ. Why? The Sumerians had curly black hair, which they often wore braided in a fashion very similar to this. Since the average life expectancy of that time was 40-45 years, most men never lived long enough to get grey hair.
- Cape and tunic from the "Moroccan Dream" outfit @ DAZ. Why? Sumerian men of high rank usually wore long skirted tunics, and often with a cloak for added warmth (or drama). They also loved tassels; hence the tassels on the cloak strings. The Sumerians were expert weavers who exported their fine linen and cotton fabrics all over the middle east.
- The tabbard from the "Valiant" package, also at DAZ. Why? Sumerian men of high rank often wore an over-tunic with a fish-scale pattern. This may be a faux-armor pattern (warriors of that time wore scale armor) or it may be in deference to the god Enki, who was often pictured wearing a fish scale tunic.
Sandals from the "Spartan" package at DAZ. A close but not exact replica of the sandals worn by Sumerians; they are the closest thing available for M4.
Hope you like it Roxy!
Comments (10)
T.Rex
You've done a nice job with what you've scraped together on the 3D scene. However, to get an idea of what real historic Sumerian clothing may have looked like, take a look at what ancient Babylonian and Assyrian dress looked like. Then simplify it. Sumer existed 4,000 to 2,000 BC while Assur and Babylon existed 1,000 years later. Check out - http://history-world.org/sumeria,%20dress.htm This is a description of Sumerian dress (unfortunately no pics! Why?) and the later Babylonian dress. If you could find someone to make sheepskin skirts with the skin outwards, tufted and dyed, for both sexes, that would be great (I'd be interested to get this). Later, the shawl came into use, and thereafter the short tunic, and finally the long tunic (as you have in your good image above) particularily for persons of rank. Interestingly, Sumerian men were completely shaved (face and head). Your figure has the classical Babylonian look (excellent work on that, by the way!). Good luck with you quest! I'll keep my eyes open for any 3D developments! Keep up the good work! :)
puffle_huff
Even if it isn't as accurate as some would have it, I think it's a very nice render and it's very well put together. Great job!
alessimarco
Excellent work on this from background study and 3d resourcefulness!
RJS
T.Rex makes some good points that need to be addressed. - He cites one source, but there are many others that picture Sumerian men wearing cloth tunics similar to this one. Since we have only sculptures to go by, and many of those are in poor shape, it is hard to be very specific about the clothing styles. - Early Sumerians did indeed wear sheepskins, because they had domesticated sheep early in their history. But these stories take place during Sargon's reign (2334 to 2279) when the Sumerians had moved to textiles, and the long skirt tunic had come into fashion. - It is also true that Sumerian men of high rank were usually completely shaven, both hair and beard. One can only speculate why, but my theory is to avoid those pesky, itchy, parasites! In any case, they would promptly put on elaborate false beards and wigs, in order to the achieve the look shown above. So I have indeed taken some artistic license here. - He is also correct that this fellow would be right at home in a Babylonian palace. Probably even more so, because the Babylonians copied and refined many of the items and fashions that the Sumerians had started. Again, we are working here with the limitations of items already available for M4. If anyone wants to model something more accurate, you certainly have my blessings! - Kudos to T. Rex for caring about these things and taking the time to comment! Much appreciated, my friend!
ascoli00
Good picture
brewgirlca
Oh hoo this is so great Robert and you have really done your homework as you could refute and embellish the points made by Terry. I had seen both of these costumes and rejected them but these pieces from each when put together make a fine Mesopotamian outfit. As you know I have been reluctant to move Enki to M4 because I did not have the clothes for him. You have resolved that issue and given me plenty of lead time before Enki makes his appearance again. Thanks for itemizing and explaining each piece. There are also some sandles called Six Sickle Sandles available here at RMP that are reasonably close too.
anitalee
Excellent
jmb007
bonne image!
Chipka
This is an amazing piece of work! I've read the comments above and there are some wonderful observations made. I also feel that as a piece of straightforward art, this is astoundingly gorgeous with enough accuracy to really impart a feeling for the people behind the artwork. I love the details and the manner in which this completely modern piece of art reflects both the people AND the artwork of it's immediate historical milieu. Fantastic. I like it immensely. This is a really great piece of work and I'm glad that I discovered your gallery. This is great stuff.
SidheRoseGraphics
Really great image Robert! You did very well working with basically nothing...I share Roxy's lament on this. She told me to come and see it for the costume you put together. He rather reminds me of the bust of Sargon as far as his head and hair goes. Quite a lovely bust it is, but I'm sure you've seen it. Very clever of you, sir!! Love the backdrop, too.