Decoration of Assyrian Grape Leaf
Abstract
Grape form economic perspective had a great significance in Mesopotamia. It had been mentioned repeatedly in the cuneiform texts referring to its fame and cultivation in Mesopotamia. Grape is a climbing tree and its leave fall soon. Its flowers are in the shape of smaller or bigger clusters with yellowish colour. Moreover, its fruits may differ in shape and size. Grapes are eaten in fresh shape and in dried one as a raisin. Assyrians extended from the environment in which were living elements of unique decoration. This study sheds light on the decorations made Assyrian on grape leaf on reliefs and landscapes.