Assyrian Bookends Nimrud Mesopotamian Art Lamassu Winged Lion Bull Guards Cast

Description: Assyrian Bookends Nimrud Mesopotamian Art Lamassu (Lamassi) Winged Lion and Bull Guards Cast Resin (stone) Sculpted details Assyrian Winged Lion and Bull as a sculpture on their own or as decorative bookends in a pair. Elegant pair of beautiful cast Resin (stone) bookends circa 1980s Made in Ireland Assyrian Winged Guards Mesopotamian Art Example 8.5 inches height 8.0 inches length Cast Resin (stone) material, Made in Ireland 20th Century 1980s Weight Approximately 4 pounds each The ancient Assyrian empire extended from northern Mesopotamia to include an area from Babylonia to the Mediterranean Sea and parts of Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Anatolia. The great Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (ruled 883859 B.C.) undertook a vast building program at Nimrud, where he erected a magnificent walled capital. Imposing sculptures of divine guardians (lamassu) protected and supported the important palace doorways at Nimrud, including a human-headed winged bull and a human-headed winged lion. This set of decorative Assyrian Winged Lion and Bull bookends are a great example of Mesopotamianart, featuring complementary views of majestic hybrid animals associated with Assyrian leadership. These figures were known to the Assyrians as lamassu. They combined the strengths of the bull and lion, the swiftness of birds indicated by the wings, and the intelligence of the human head. They were designed to protect the palace from demonic forces, and guarded the entrance to the private apartments of the king. The figure has five legs, so that when viewed from the front it stands firm, while when viewed from the side it appears to be striding forward to combat evil. The horned cap attests to their divinity, and the belt signifies their power.

Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-04T22:44:05.000Z

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