Assyrian relief sculpture panel of an eagle headed protective spirit holding a symbolic cone and a bucket of holy water. From Nimrud, Iraq, 865-860

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Assyrian relief sculpture panel of an eagle headed protective spirit holding a symbolic cone and a bucket of holy water. From Nimrud, Iraq, 865-860 North West Palace, room F, panel 8. British Museum Assyrian Archaeological exhibit no WA 118804.

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Size: 3540px × 5320px
Location: British Museum, London
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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