Description: Babylon law code of Hammurabi - Akkadian Cuneiform Mesopotamian art / sculpture Click images to enlarge Description Code of Hammurabi Babylonian law code circa - 1754 B.C.E Dimensions :- Height - 16 cm / 6-1/2 inches Width - 8 cm / 3-1/8 inches Depth - 6 cm / 2-1/4 inches *Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone, it has been given an aged slate black patina with a hint of ochre. Available here is a reduction replica portion of the great ancient Babylonian code of Hammurabi. This code was a vast list of laws that came to define the ancient society and influence modern day values and social structures. The term 'an eye for an eye' one of the most famous highlights of this seminal document first appeared here. 282 laws associated with trade, divorce and property were listed on a 2.25 metre / 7.4 ft pillar. The pillar itself was carved to form a finger with the finger nail portion recessed to showcase a carving of Hammurabi. This small version of the large monument shows the upper part of the finger and it is covered with fine Akkadian cuneiform text documenting the first laws. The two figures inhabit the finger nail portion in raised relief. *As each item is handmade, slight colour variations may occur. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 129.95 AUD
Location: Eagleby
End Time: 2024-11-07T02:15:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30.98 AUD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Era: 2000s
Product Type: composition stone
Region: Australia
