The Decayed Lute of Ishtar-ibbi Astalavista6
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The Decayed Lute of Ishtar-ibbi Astalavista6 is a 2691 years old piece made by Ishtar-ibbi Astalavista6, a musician living in Istanbul / Constantinople / Byzantium.
Considering its age and the quality of the work, people consider it of no value.
It is engraved with central asian patterns and some symbols pertaining to Ancient Mesopotamian religion.
Though exposed in this museum, this piece belongs to the last of the Astalavista6 family, Shalyapin, currently living in Knossos.