Category:Old Babylonian period Queen of Night relief

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Famous relief from the Old Babylonian period (now in the British museum) called the "Burney relief" or "Queen of the Night relief". The depicted figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war. However, her bird-feet and accompanying owls have suggested to some a connection with Lilitu (called Lilith in the Bible), though seemingly not the usual demonic Lilitu.

Description

English: Known as the Burney relief or Queen of the Night Relief

Español: Relieve Burney: La Reina de la Noche

Français : Plaque Burney / Reine de la Nuit

Italiano: Rilievo Burney / Regina della Notte

Depicted person: Thought to be Lilitu, Inanna/Ishtar or Ereshkigal

Date

19th C. BC - 18th C. BC

Dimensions

Height: 49.5 cm (19.5 in). Width: 37 cm (14.6 in). Depth: 4.8 cm (1.9 in).

Current location

British Museum

	Native name	British Museum
	Location	London
	Coordinates	51° 31′ 10.00″ N, 0° 7′ 37.00″ W
	Established	1753
	Website	www.britishmuseum.org
	Authority control	VIAF: 155502113 LCCN: n79107735 GND: 4074329-9 BnF: cb11871460b ULAN: 500125180 WorldCat