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What is this symbolism?

zhen_roguezhen_rogue Registered User regular
in Help / Advice Forum
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I don't have anything else to go on, besides this image.
My google-fu is pretty darn strong, but I can't turn up anything with regards to ring/circle/halo - palm/hand/wave - greco/roman/hindu - etc.
If anyone can help identify the stone carving origin/period, or if anyone understands the symbolism of the halo palm with flat lines near it, I'd be most grateful!

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    TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    Looks kind of like an ankh. ☥

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    zhen_roguezhen_rogue Registered User regular
    That's a very good interpretation, it does look ankh-ish. I'll try adding ankh as a search variable...

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    Typhoid MannyTyphoid Manny Registered User regular
    I'm pretty sure that's the Sumerian king's badge of office

    from each according to his ability, to each according to his need
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    zhen_roguezhen_rogue Registered User regular
    Sumeria was the key - nicely done Typhoid Manny!
    It seems to be a stone relief of the Sumerian goddess "Inanna", which is also known as the Babylonian goddess "Ishtar".
    She seems to be the goddess of war, love, sex, and fertility. Associated with the planet Venus.

    Thanks again! You folks never cease to amaze me.

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