Oriental Cylinders: Impressions Of Ancient Oriental Cylinders Or Rolling Seals Of The Babylonians, Assyrians, And Medo-Persians (1842)

Oriental Cylinders: Impressions Of Ancient Oriental Cylinders Or Rolling Seals Of The Babylonians, Assyrians, And Medo-Persians is a book written by A. Cullimore and published in 1842. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient cylindrical seals used by the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Medo-Persians. These seals were used to mark documents and important objects, and were often intricately designed with images and inscriptions. Cullimore's book contains numerous illustrations of these seals, along with descriptions of their designs and meanings. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the seals were used, providing insights into the societies that produced them. In addition, the book includes translations of inscriptions found on the seals, shedding light on the languages and writing systems of the ancient Near East. Overall, Oriental Cylinders is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art, history, and culture of the ancient Near East. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who created and used these remarkable objects.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. Read more