Hand carved charm in cuneiform spelling the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna or Ishtar.
Inanna is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty, loving, war, justice, and political power. She was originally worshiped in Sumer and was later worshipped by the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians under the name Ishtar. She was known as the "Queen of Heaven" and was the patron goddess of the Eanna temple at the city of Uruk, which was her main cult center. She was associated with the planet Venus and her most prominent symbols included the lion and the eight-pointed star.
 
Cuneiform is the earliest writing system and was used in Ancient Mesopotamia by the Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Akkadian,... to name a few.
 
AVAILABLE IN:
- Gold bronze: jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp (as shown on main picture),
- Gold plated: 14k gold plated over jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp.
 
Details:
- Hand carved pendant.
- Solid yellow bronze also called jeweler gold bronze pendant.
- Signed in the back by artist.
- The charms are about 1" long.
- 14K gold filled chain. 
- Gold filled has 100 times more gold than plated thus does not rub or peel off. 
- Nickel free.
- Each piece is fired individually thus sizes and colors may vary slightly from the listed pictures.
 
Bronze has been valued since antiquity for its strength and warm, golden tone. Over time, it naturally oxidizes—much like silver—creating a rich patina that adds depth and character. Its original luster can be easily restored with a jeweler’s polishing cloth as needed.