The Evaluation in Terms of Color Symbolism of a Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal from Mardin Museum

Bilge Duman; Rabia Akarsu

Makale detayları

The Evaluation in Terms of Color Symbolism of a Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal from Mardin Museum

Yazarlar:

Bilge Duman | Rabia Akarsu

Yayıncı:

Akdeniz University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arkeoloji Bilimi

Dergi:

Cedrus Vol.12, pp.17-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001319278

pISSN:

2147-8058

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 In Mesopotamia cylindrical seals made of various precious and semi-precious stones are known to have not only official functions such as providing security, approval and indicating private ownership, but also served religious functions, being used as amulets to protect against the evil eye or evil. It is believed that the seals were used as amulets due to the presence of signs, inscriptions and prayers on them, as well as the use of precious and semi-precious stones in their manufacture. The colors of the stones used in the manufacture of seals and the widespread belief that they possess an inherent energy, leads interpretation concerning the functions of these seals to a different dimension. Early societies, who combined the magical effect of stones with seals, believed that the magical powers of these seals came from these precious stones. Lapis lazuli has been used in the production of precious artifacts due to its unique blue color as well as to its rarity, and from early periods onwards. Blue was the color associated both with sky and water, representing life and rebirth for early societies. This study focuses on the importance the lapis lazuli stone employed in the making, and of the symbolism of the color blue of a cylindrical seal brought through purchase into the Mardin Museums collection.

 In Mesopotamia cylindrical seals made of various precious and semi-precious stones are known to have not only official functions such as providing security, approval and indicating private ownership, but also served religious functions, being used as amulets to protect against the evil eye or evil. It is believed that the seals were used as amulets due to the presence of signs, inscriptions and prayers on them, as well as the use of precious and semi-precious stones in their manufacture. The colors of the stones used in the manufacture of seals and the widespread belief that they possess an inherent energy, leads interpretation concerning the functions of these seals to a different dimension. Early societies, who combined the magical effect of stones with seals, believed that the magical powers of these seals came from these precious stones. Lapis lazuli has been used in the production of precious artifacts due to its unique blue color as well as to its rarity, and from early periods onwards. Blue was the color associated both with sky and water, representing life and rebirth for early societies. This study focuses on the importance the lapis lazuli stone employed in the making, and of the symbolism of the color blue of a cylindrical seal brought through purchase into the Mardin Museums collection.

 In Mesopotamia cylindrical seals made of various precious and semi-precious stones are known to have not only official functions such as providing security, approval and indicating private ownership, but also served religious functions, being used as amulets to protect against the evil eye or evil. It is believed that the seals were used as amulets due to the presence of signs, inscriptions and prayers on them, as well as the use of precious and semi-precious stones in their manufacture. The colors of the stones used in the manufacture of seals and the widespread belief that they possess an inherent energy, leads interpretation concerning the functions of these seals to a different dimension. Early societies, who combined the magical effect of stones with seals, believed that the magical powers of these seals came from these precious stones. Lapis lazuli has been used in the production of precious artifacts due to its unique blue color as well as to its rarity, and from early periods onwards. Blue was the color associated both with sky and water, representing life and rebirth for early societies. This study focuses on the importance the lapis lazuli stone employed in the making, and of the symbolism of the color blue of a cylindrical seal brought through purchase into the Mardin Museums collection.

 Mezopotamyada çeşitli değerli ve yarı değerli taşlardan yapılmış silindir mühürlerin güvenliği sağlamak, onay ve özel mülkiyeti belirtmek gibi resmi işlevinin yanı sıra nazardan veya kötülüklerden korunmak için amulet muska olarak kullanılmasıyla dinsel işlevi olduğu da bilinmektedir. Mühürlerin amulet olarak kullanıldığının düşünülmesinde, üzerinde işaret, yazı ve dua bulundurması, değerli ve yarı değerli taşlardan yapılmasının etkili olduğu görülmektedir. Mühür yapımında kullanılan taşların renkleri ve bir enerjiye sahip oldukları yönündeki yaygın inanç mühürlerin işlevlerinin yorumlanmasını farklı bir boyuta taşımaktadır. Taşların barındırdığı büyülü etkiyi mühürlerle buluşturan erken dönem toplumları, mühürlerin sihirsel güçlerinin bu değerli taşlardan geldiğine inanmıştır. Lapis lazuli erken dönemlerden itibaren kendine has mavi rengi ve ender bulunması nedeniyle değerli sanat eserlerinin üretiminde tercih edilmiştir. Erken dönem halkları tarafından gökyüzü ve su ile ilişki kurulan mavi renk, yaşamı ve yeniden doğuşu temsil eden bir renk olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Mardin Müzesine satın alma yoluyla gelmiş olan lapis lazuli taşından bir adet silindir mühürün, bu mühürün yapımında kullanılan lapis lazuli taşının ve mavi renk sembolizminin önemi üzerinde durulmaktadır.

Makale detayları

The Evaluation in Terms of Color Symbolism of a Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal from Mardin Museum

Yazarlar:

Bilge Duman | Rabia Akarsu

Yayıncı:

Akdeniz University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arkeoloji Bilimi

Dergi:

Cedrus Vol.12, pp.17-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001319278

pISSN:

2147-8058

Lapis Lazuli

Cylinder Seal

Symbolism

Mesopotamia

Mardin MuseumLapis Lazuli

Silindir Mühür

Sembolizm

Mezopotamya

Mardin Müzesi

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Bilge Duman | Rabia Akarsu

Yayıncı: Akdeniz University

Ana Başlıklar: Arkeoloji Bilimi

Dergi: Cedrus Vol.12, pp.17-25

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001319278

pISSN: 2147-8058

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Bilge Duman | Rabia Akarsu

Yayıncı:

Akdeniz University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arkeoloji Bilimi

Dergi:

Cedrus Vol.12, pp.17-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001319278

pISSN:

2147-8058