Iconography

MAGIC AND SCIENCE

Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Not represented as planetary deities / Individual / Sol

PRE-CLASSICAL ICONOGRAPHY

Western Asia / Religious Iconography / Named deities / Shamash / seated, with worshippers

RITUAL

Sacrifice / Libation

Further details

Identity of deity uncertain

Artist or creator

Sumerian

Date

2100 BC - 1700 BC or later

Location

Paris, Musée du Louvre (inv. Sb 7)

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Web resources

Louvre

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

Contact

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