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Mesopotamian Assyrian God Art Sculpture Relief PLAQUE
Item No. 2001
Reproduction of Original from Nimrud, 865 B.C., Based on an ancient artifact housed at the British
Museum, London.
This relief, carved on gypsum, guarded an entrance into the throne room of King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned
883-859 B.C.) at his palace in Nimrud, the Assyrian capital. The tradition of protecting the entrances of
buildings using magic was very old in Mesopotamia. Images of protective deities would be buried under
doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples. Their supposed magical strength would
frighten away malevolent demons. The figure of a man with wings shown here is known as an “Apkallu”
spirit. The significance of the deer and branch which the figure carries is unknown. Across the body runs
the so called “standard inscription” of Ashurnasirpal which records some of the King’s titles and
achievements and is repeated on many of his stone reliefs.
Made of cast stone.
Dimensions: 18"(45cm) High x12.5"W x 0.5"D
Weight: 9 lbs
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$69.99
Item No. 2001
Reproduction of Original from Nimrud, 865 B.C., Based on an ancient artifact housed at the British
Museum, London.
This relief, carved on gypsum, guarded an entrance into the throne room of King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned
883-859 B.C.) at his palace in Nimrud, the Assyrian capital. The tradition of protecting the entrances of
buildings using magic was very old in Mesopotamia. Images of protective deities would be buried under
doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples. Their supposed magical strength would
frighten away malevolent demons. The figure of a man with wings shown here is known as an “Apkallu”
spirit. The significance of the deer and branch which the figure carries is unknown. Across the body runs
the so called “standard inscription” of Ashurnasirpal which records some of the King’s titles and
achievements and is repeated on many of his stone reliefs.
Made of cast stone.
Dimensions: 18"(45cm) High x12.5"W x 0.5"D
Weight: 9 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$69.99
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