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Photographic Print : An Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, circa 2300-2159 B. C
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An Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, circa 2300-2159 B. C
7144824 An Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, circa 2300-2159 B.C. by Akkadian (c.2350-2150 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: With mottled purple veins, engraved with the goddess Ishtar seated to the left, with three weapons rising up from each shoulder, wearing a flounced garment and a horned headdress, a diminutive attendant goddess standing behind her, a biconical stand before her, an intermediary god to the right in a long kilt and a horned headdress presenting a worshipper holding a small animal, a child in between them, a worshipper behind them holding a situla, a star disk, a crescent and a circle in the sky); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25216022
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
10"x10" Photo Print
Bring ancient history to life with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image showcases an Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, circa 2300-2159 BC. Discovered in a private collection, this beautifully intricate seal, adorned with mottled purple veins, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Akkadian civilization. Add this exquisite piece of history to your home or office décor and start a conversation with its timeless allure.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases an exquisite Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, dating back to the period between 2300 and 2159 B. C. Crafted by the skilled hands of an Akkadian artist, this ancient artifact is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia. The intricate details etched onto the seal depict Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, seated majestically to the left. Adorned with a flounced garment and a horned headdress, she exudes power and grace. Rising from each shoulder are three weapons symbolizing her role as a formidable warrior deity. Beside Ishtar stands a diminutive attendant goddess, faithfully serving her divine mistress. A biconical stand rests before Ishtar while an intermediary god appears on the right side in traditional attire presenting a worshipper holding a small animal. Between them stands a child, perhaps representing innocence or devotion. Intriguingly, another worshipper can be seen behind them clutching a situla—a vessel used for ritual purposes—while celestial symbols such as star disks, crescents, and circles adorn the sky above. The mottled purple veins running through this remarkable piece add depth and character to its already mesmerizing beauty. This photograph not only captures every intricacy of this ancient carving but also transports us back in time to witness firsthand the artistic brilliance that flourished thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia.
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