Sculpture of winged human headed lion. Assyrian (circa 865-860 BC) from Nimrud. A protective spirit which guarded a door in the North-West Palace. Part of a pair.


Sculpture of winged human headed lion. Assyrian (circa 865-860 BC) from Nimrud. A protective spirit which guarded a door in the North-West Palace. Part of a pair.


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