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The Queen of the Night
Dominique Collon
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Description for The Queen of the Night
Paperback. A large Old Babylonian plaque was found in Iraq. This book explores the symbolism and history behind this beautiful relief. The figure wears the horned headdress characteristic of a Mesopotamian deity and holds a rod and ring of justice, symbols of her divinity. Her legs end in the talons of a bird of prey and she stands on the backs of two lions. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 48 pages, 19 illustrations, 15 in colour. BIC Classification: AFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 147 x 4. Weight in Grams: 126.
A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq. This spectacular terracotta plaque was the principal acquisition for the British Museum's 250th anniversary, and in 2004 was exhibited in various museums around the UK. Made between 1800 and 1859 BC, it is made from baked straw-tempered clay and modelled in high relief. It probably stood in a shrine and could represent the demoness Lilitu, known in the Bible as Lilith, or a Mesopotamian goddess. The figure wears the horned headdress characteristic of a Mesopotamian deity, and holds a rod and ... Read more
A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq. This spectacular terracotta plaque was the principal acquisition for the British Museum's 250th anniversary, and in 2004 was exhibited in various museums around the UK. Made between 1800 and 1859 BC, it is made from baked straw-tempered clay and modelled in high relief. It probably stood in a shrine and could represent the demoness Lilitu, known in the Bible as Lilith, or a Mesopotamian goddess. The figure wears the horned headdress characteristic of a Mesopotamian deity, and holds a rod and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Objects in Focus
Condition
New
Weight
125g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714150437
SKU
V9780714150437
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-41
About Dominique Collon
Dominique Collon had special responsibility for the Queen of the Night as curator of the Mesopotamian collections in the British Museum. She was also curator of the Anatolian collections, and of seals of the Ancient Near East. She is the author of Ancient Near Eastern Art, First Impressions: Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, Interpreting the Past: Near Eastern ... Read more
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