Ishtar Gate Cards
Description: This design is based off an ancient piece of artwork from ancient Babylon. The lion is part of the famous Ishtar Gate and a lion is an animal associated with the goddess of love and war, Ishtar. I have based this design on the piece located in The Met's collection. I have recreated this lion in my own unique style making a unique take on this famous piece of artwork!
Description: Old Babylonian blessing (or greeting) directed at a man or boy (for grammatical reasons: Akkadian distinguishes male and female pronouns for "you". You can find a female version here .) Phrases such as these were used in letter openings to greet the recipient (like a modern “I hope you’re well”). The Babylonian-Akkadian text reads: ilū aššumija dāriš ūmim liballiṭūka, „May the Gods forever keep you well because of me“. The “because of me” part, although it makes the translation sound a bit awkward, is essential: it implies that the well-wisher will take it upon him- or herself to make the gods favour you by means of prayers and offerings. The ornaments are based on the famous Ishtar Gate from Babylon, now at the Vorderasiatische Museum,...
Description: Old Babylonian blessing (or greeting) directed at a girl or woman (for grammatical reasons: Akkadian distinguishes male and female pronouns for "you". You can find a male version here ) Phrases such as these were used in letter openings to greet the recipient (like a modern “I hope you’re well”). The Babylonian-Akkadian text reads: ilū aššumija dāriš ūmim liballiṭūki, „May the Gods forever keep you well because of me“. The “because of me” part, though it makes the translation sound a bit awkward, is essential: it implies that the well-wisher will take it upon him- or herself to make the gods favour you by means of prayers and offerings. The ornaments are based on the throne room facade of Nebuchadnezar from Babylon, now at the Vorderasi...
