Magnets
Description: Ornaments based on the facade of Nebuchadnezzar’s throne room in Babylon. The design matches the famous Ishtar Gate.
Gates of Babylon Magnet
$4.75
Description: Part of a Neo-Assyrian relief as published by Layard in 1853, depicting the ancient Mesopotamian Anzu myth.
Anzu and Ninurta Magnet
$4.75
Description: Hipster make-over of an Akkadian bust (ca. 2300-2000 BC) of an unknown bearded man, now at the MET Museum.
Akkadian Hipster Magnet
$4.75
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...
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 famous Ishtar Gate from Babylon, now at the Vorderasiatische Museum, B...
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...
Description: Cuneiform sign for "god". In Sumerian, the language of the inventors of this writing system, the sign is read "dingir" for "god" (and anything divine), or "an" for heaven (see below). In Akkadian - the oldest Semitic language, which adapted this writing system - it can also denote several things: ilum = "god" shamûm ="heaven" Anum = (the god) Anum (=Heaven deified) Originally, the sign depicted a star. If you're interested to see other signs or words in any Ancient Near Eastern language, feel free to send a message!
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: Your name in cuneiform: Hussain. Want your own name in cuneiform? Send me a message at [email protected]
The Moon (white) Magnet
$4.75
Meet your Eyedols Magnet
$4.75
Description: Cuneiform sign for “god”. In Sumerian, the language of the inventors of this writing system, the sign is read “dingir” for “god” (and anything divine), or “an” for heaven (see below). In Akkadian – the oldest Semitic language, which adapted this writing system – it can also denote several things: ilum = “god” shamûm =“heaven” Anum = (the god) Anum (= Heaven deified) Originally, the sign depicted a star. If you’re interested to see other signs or words in any Ancient Near Eastern language, feel free to send a message!
