Human-headed winged bull (or Šedu) statue. Assyrian (circa 710-705 BC). Taken from Khorsabad. A protective spirit statue used to guard palace doorways.
Human-headed winged bull (or Šedu) statue. Assyrian (circa 710-705 BC). Taken from Khorsabad. A protective spirit statue used to guard palace doorways.
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Human-headed winged bull (or Šedu) statue. Assyrian (circa 710-705 BC). Taken from Khorsabad. A protective spirit statue used to guard palace doorways. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)
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