Home > Historic > Medieval architecture > Sculptures, reliefs, and carvings > Stone carvings
An Akkadian white stone cylinder seal, circa 2300-2159 B. C
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
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
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Fine art
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Akkadian
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Auguste Delierre
> Historic
> Medieval architecture
> Sculptures, reliefs, and carvings
> Stone carvings
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
