Part of a throne with deity on a bull ca. late 8th–7th century Urartian Urartu was a powerful kingdom that rivaled the Assyrian Empire in the first millennium It extended from northeastern Turkey into northwestern Iran. Its settlements were palace-fortresses that protected agricultural production and supported many crafts, especially an extensive metalworking industry. In the late seventh century , Urartian centers were destroyed by an enemy whose identity remains object, with the lower part of a figure standing along the flanks of a bull, was most likely part of a t

Part of a throne with deity on a bull ca. late 8th–7th century Urartian Urartu was a powerful kingdom that rivaled the Assyrian Empire in the first millennium It extended from northeastern Turkey into northwestern Iran. Its settlements were palace-fortresses that protected agricultural production and supported many crafts, especially an extensive metalworking industry. In the late seventh century , Urartian centers were destroyed by an enemy whose identity remains object, with the lower part of a figure standing along the flanks of a bull, was most likely part of a throne. From better-preserved examples, we know that the figure wore the horned crown of a deity. The whole would have been gilded. A throne and footstool supported by four deities and their animal companions would have been a potent symbol of the Urartian king's power. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7012. Part of a throne with deity on a bull Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Part of a throne with deity on a bull. Urartian. ca. late 8th–7th century Bronze, plastic restoration. Iron Age III. Urartu, probably from Toprakkale

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