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The Queen of the Night
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The Queen of the Night Paperback - 2006

by Dominique Collon


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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.

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  • Title The Queen of the Night
  • Author Dominique Collon
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Paperback P
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher British Museum Press, London England
  • Date September 30, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780714150437 / 0714150436
  • Weight 0.28 lbs (0.13 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.37 x 5.87 x 0.17 in (21.26 x 14.91 x 0.43 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
  • Library of Congress subjects Iraq - Antiquities, Relief (Art) - Iraq
  • Dewey Decimal Code 731.540
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