The Queen of the Night
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Objects in Focus
ISBN-10
0714150436
ISBN-13
9780714150437
Publisher
British Museum Press
Imprint
British Museum Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 30th, 2005
Print length
48 Pages
Weight
122 grams
Dimensions
21.00 x 14.70 x 0.40 cms
Product Classification:
Non-graphic art forms
Ksh 1,100.00
Re-Printing
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq.
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 ring of justice, symbols of her divinity. Her long multi-coloured wings hang downwards, indicating that she is a goddess of the Underworld. The book explores the history and symbolism behind this beautiful and highly unusual relief.
Get The Queen of the Night by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by British Museum Press and it has pages.
