Mesopotamian Gallery

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A pair of Assyrian winged deities, carved in gypsum.  Artist unknown; reign of Ashurbanipal II (883-
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Mesopotamian statuette (alabaster, gold, terracotta, and rubies) of a nude woman, possibly the godde
The Phoenician Oracle (yep, here we are!) Nūn- “Serpent”  Oracular meaning: Upheaval, the unexpected
thatshowthingstarted:A Mesopotamian inlaid limestone leopard, Late Uruk,Jemdet Nasr period, circa 33
Ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet and figurine discovered in a tomb dating to around 2,500 BC.Th
Alabaster statue of a male priest, from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk. Artist unknown; ca. 3
The Phoenician Oracle is almost done and I will have a surprise by the end of this week! Hē - “Windo
Mesopotamian cuneiform love letter, circa 2000 BC,Bridegroom, dear to my heart,Goodly is your beauty
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The other horned serpent, the ušum bašmu, or ušumgallu. Unlike the previous serpent, ušumgallu is us
Of all the Mesopotamian gods and monsters, Tiamat is the most well-known. Mostly because she is both
The Phoenician Oracle Beth - “House”  Oracular meaning: Home, family, belonging, domainPaired with t
Four love goddesses from different cultures. 
boyhood:Lizz Hamilton29 June 2123BC Image of oldest known Mesopotamian astrolabe painted onto the sh
Cuneiform tablet counting beer for the workers. Circa 3100-3000 B.C, from Uruk in what is now southe
Ishtar Gate and Ishtar Lover by Iraqi artist Paul Batou~Hasmonean
NO KING by Taissia Abdoullina“A bust inspired by ancient mesopotamian statues, with a touch of art n
dwollsadventures:Aw yeah it’s Mušḫuššu. The most popular Mesopotamian creature, perhaps only rivaled
Ancient Assyrian ivory box panel depicting a griffin and sacred tree.  Artist unknown; ca. 800 BCE. 
Mesopotamian Statuette of a Leopard, Near Eastern, Proto-sumerian, ca. 3000 B.C.E., Rock Crystal.
allmesopotamia:A Mespotamian, Late Uruk-Jemdet Nasr Period, Inlaid Marble Calf, Likely a Votive Offe
kriemhildsrevenge:Gold bracelets from a tomb at the ancient city of Nimrud, in Iraq.  Nimrud was the
Funerary portrait of a mother and daughter, mother wears native Mesopotamian costume; the daughter h
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