Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Stele of Hammurabi

Creator

Unknown

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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

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

Access Restrictions

Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JII0648

Stele of Hammurabi

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