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Assyrian Eagle Head God Spirit Sculpture Relief PLAQUE
Item No. 2002
Reproduction of Original from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, 865 B.C.
The eagle-headed winged protective spirit shown here is known as an “Apkallu” spirit. The eagle-headed
being touches traditions and beliefs that go back thousands of years in Mesopotamia, when similar
images of terracota would be buried under doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples.
Their supposed magical strength would frighten away evil-wishing demons. In this representation, the
eagle-headed being carries a bucket and a cone used to sprinkle, presumably, water from the bucket for
purification. Across the body runs the so called “standard inscription” of King 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"H x12.5"W x 0.5"D
Weight: 9 lbs
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$69.99
Item No. 2002
Reproduction of Original from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, 865 B.C.
The eagle-headed winged protective spirit shown here is known as an “Apkallu” spirit. The eagle-headed
being touches traditions and beliefs that go back thousands of years in Mesopotamia, when similar
images of terracota would be buried under doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples.
Their supposed magical strength would frighten away evil-wishing demons. In this representation, the
eagle-headed being carries a bucket and a cone used to sprinkle, presumably, water from the bucket for
purification. Across the body runs the so called “standard inscription” of King 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"H 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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