Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
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Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
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Paperback. Etat : USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3.
Edité par British Museum Press, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Etats-Unis
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Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
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Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
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Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.31.
Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Etats-Unis
Soft Cover. Etat : new.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New.
Edité par Casemate Publishing, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Brand New.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Book Bunker USA, Havertown, PA, Etats-Unis
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Edité par British Museum Press, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 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. A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
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Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : USED_VERYGOOD.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : NEW. Brand New Copy.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Etats-Unis
Etat : NEW. Book is in NEW condition. 0.31.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : NEW. Buy for Great customer experience.
Edité par Thames Hudson, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : NEW. New.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Etats-Unis
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Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : NEW. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. 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. . 2005. Paperback. . . . .
Edité par British Museum Press, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. 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. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Edité par The British Musem Press, London England, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : The London Bookworm, East Sussex, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : USED_VERYGOOD. 1st Paperback Printing. Paperback.The Queen of the Night.British Museum Objects in Focus This large Old Babylonian plaque, found in southern Iraq, was made between 1800 and 1750 BC. It is made of baked straw-tempered clay, modelled in high relief, and probably stood in a shrine. The figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war; or Ishtar's sister and rival, the goddess Ereshkigal who ruled over the Underworld; or the demoness Lilitu, known in the Bible as Lilith.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 long multi-coloured wings hang downwards, indicating that she is a goddess of the Underworld. Her legs end in the talons of a bird of prey, similar to those of the two owis that flank her. The background was originally painted black, suggesting that she was associated with the night. She stands on the backs of two lions, and a scale pattern indicates mountains. The relief may have come to England as early as 1924, and was brought to the British Museum in 1933 for scientific testing. It has been known since 1936 as the Burney Relief, after its owner at that time. The relief was in private hands until its acquisition by the Museum in 2003. 47pp.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).
Edité par BMP, UK, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : Anytime Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : USED_VERYGOOD. An Old Babylonian fired clay plaque with interesting iconographic features. Objects in Focus Series. pp48. Illus.
Edité par British Museum Press, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 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. A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Edité par British Museum Press, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 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. A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Edité par British Museum, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0714150436 ISBN 13 : 9780714150437
Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.