Similarities Between Memi And Sabu

First contrast is the time when those two statues made, the Memi and Sabu date between 2575 and 2465 BC, Egypt. An era where the commission of nonroyal sculptures was popular.1(The Met, ND) The Gudea figure date from 2090 BC, found in the Mesopotamia territory. This piece was commissioned by Gudea to be part of the reconstructed temples; it is evident by the inscription on his robe.2(The Met, ND)

The differences in the medium; diorite, used in the Gudea sculpture, is relatively rare rock especially when we compare to limestone, the medium used in the Memi and Sabu. That can indicate the price or cost of each piece. The Memi family was probably wealthy to order a sculpture of themselves, but when we compare to the Gudea, a ruler, the difference of power and wealth is expressed in the material used for the work of art. Both art pieces are in the representational style.
In contrast, Gudea was considered an intermediate of the people and gods. He is represented sitting common position for rulers and wearing royal clothes. Hands in a praying position to emphasize his spirituality. Gudea`s feet are on a platform and not touching the ground another emphasis on the high power and position over people.4(Adrienne Krichman,