Queen of the Night (Burney Relief)

c. 1800–1750 BC · Babylon

A clay plaque of a winged goddess with bird’s feet standing on two lions between two owls, probably Ishtar or her sister Ereshkigal.

Date

c. 1800–1750 BC

Civilization

Babylon

Where it is today

British Museum, London

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