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Mesopotamian Bronze Relief Plaque - Z.0134
Origin: Ebla, Syria
Circa: 1500
BC
to 800
BC
Dimensions:
3.25" (8.3cm) high
x 3.75" (9.5cm) wide
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Near Eastern
Medium: Bronze
Location: United States
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| Description |
There is still mystery surrounding the
exact meaning and function of this rare
and splendid plaque, but its hypnotic
power is obvious. On one side a warrior
with the horns and ears of a bull stands
next to the larger-scaled bust of a
woman, perhaps a goddess. On the
opposite side is an engraving very
probably representing a deity. Suddenly
we are drawn into a different time and
place, into a world where gods and
heroes walked freely among men. As more
clues to the importance of Ebla as a
vital ancient city emerge, perhaps we
will come to better understand this
fascinating artifact.
- (Z.0134)
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