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Relief of a Mesopotamian Priest in good condition.

Mesopotamian priest reliefs are ancient stone carvings depicting priests engaged in religious rituals. Dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE, they offer insights into Mesopotamian beliefs and societal structure. These reliefs show priests in distinctive attire, making offerings, and participating in sacred ceremonies. Integrated into temples and palaces, they served both as decoration and instructional aids. Regional variations exist in style, reflecting the diversity of Mesopotamian city-states. Preserved in museums, these reliefs continue to inspire modern artists and scholars, showcasing the enduring cultural and artistic legacy of ancient Mesopotamia.

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Mersey Repurposing operates from New Brighton near Liverpool. We ship all orders from this address.

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Because we are a small, family-run business, at the moment our projects are relatively small scale and we cannot cater to extremely large custom orders. However, we pride ourselves on our finished products’ quality therefore will not sell objects in any other condition than advertised.

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