Winged human-headed bull statue known as a Lamassu or 'Protective spirit'. Assyrian, (circa 865-860 BC) from Nimrud. Assumed to have guarded the King's private apartments.
Winged human-headed bull statue known as a Lamassu or 'Protective spirit'. Assyrian, (circa 865-860 BC) from Nimrud. Assumed to have guarded the King's private apartments.
Winged human-headed bull statue known as a Lamassu or 'Protective spirit'. Assyrian, (circa 865-860 BC) from Nimrud. Assumed to have guarded the King's private apartments. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)
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