Assyrian relief sculpture panel of an eagle headed protective spirit from Nimrud, Iraq. The spirit is holding a symbolic fir cone and is sprinkling

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Assyrian relief sculpture panel of an eagle headed protective spirit from Nimrud, Iraq. The spirit is holding a symbolic fir cone and is sprinkling holy water. 865-860 North West Palace, Room F, panel 3. British Museum Assyrian Archaeological exhibit ref WA 124584-5

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Size: 5320px × 3540px
Location: British Museum, London
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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