The Babylonian And Assyrian Cylinder-Seals Of The British Museum (1885)

By Theodore G. Pinches

Book Overview

The Babylonian and Assyrian Cylinder-Seals of the British Museum is a book written by Theodore G. Pinches in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cylinder seals of the Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations, which are housed in the British Museum. The author provides a detailed description of each seal, along with illustrations and translations of the inscriptions. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on the Babylonian seals and the second part on the Assyrian seals. The introduction provides an overview of the history and significance of cylinder seals, and the author also discusses the materials and techniques used in their creation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and history of the ancient Near East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436784530
• ISBN13: 9781436784535
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"