The high relief artwork portrays a winged and nude Ishtar (Mesopotamian)/Inanna (Sumerian) with bird's talons, suggesting her ability to fly. The Goddess of the Night is depicted flanked by two owls and perched upon two supine lions. Ishtar symbolizes love, encompassing human-animal connections, along with its power and dangers. As the daughter of Anu, she was venerated in various Middle Eastern cities, including Nineveh, Ashur, Arbela, and her sacred center, Uruk.
The relief provides a glimpse into the religious and cultural significance of Ishtar in the ancient Mesopotamian world. Framed, Canvas or Poster Print.