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Mesopotamian Stylus of Nabu

Mesopotamian Stylus of Nabu

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mesopotamian

Construction note

A simplified geometric impression of a Mesopotamian divine emblem.

About this symbol

Meaning
Writing and wisdom.
Culture / origin
Sumer / Babylonia / Assyria
Era
From c. 3000 BCE
Historical context
Emblem of the scribe-god Nabu, set on boundary-stones (kudurru) and seals to invoke divine witness.

Public-domain ancient motif; credit its Mesopotamian origin.

Tags

mesopotamiansumerianbabylonianancient

SVG source

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