The Queen of the Night Relief (The Burney Relief)
Unknown artist, c. 1800–1750 BC
A large terracotta plaque with relief decoration showing a naked goddess, probably Ishtar, with wings and bird claws for feet. She wears a horned headdress and holds a rod and ring in each of her raised hands. She is standing on a pair of lions flanked by two standing owls. There are traces of paint on the relief indicating it was originally painted. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Queen of the Night Relief (The Burney Relief), c. 1800–1750 BC
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Baked straw-tempered clay with traces of red, blank and white paint
Dimensions
49.5 x 36 x 4.8 cm
Grant
200000
Total cost
1500000
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