NancyL
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I'd like to submit a different interpretation of the dwarf photo ... I believe it is more likely a banquet scene. The reason Durin doesn't have a goblet in front of him is that it would be placed to our left (out of frame) on the other side of the platter of food. Also thrones don't generally have tables in front of them. One last thought: my interpretation of Durin's expression is one of someone about to give a roguish wink to the photographer. You can't really see his mouth for the moustache, but it seems to be grinning. YMMV.