Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Time Period
Ca. 1750/80 BC
Abstract
upper part with Hammurabi appearing before seated Shamash, god of the sun and of justice
Keywords
Mesopotamia (originally) Iraq, Period: Ancient Near Eastern, Sculpture
Alt Text
An ancient stone carving depicting two figures, one standing and one seated, with intricate details and cuneiform script. The background features a smooth, rounded top and a textured surface.
Geographic Location
Mesopotamia (originally) Iraq
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Pictures
Identifier
A01-JII0648
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Stele of Hammurabi" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 1116.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/1116
