Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II

Lamassu (winged human-headed bulls possibly lamassu or shedu) from the citadel of Sargon II, Dur Sharrukin (now Khorsabad, 伊拉克), Neo-Assyrian, c. 720-705 B.C.E., gypseous alabaster, 4.20 X 4.36 X 0.97 m, excavated by P.-E. Botta 1843-44 (Musée du Louvre) 扬声器: 博士. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

IN THE NEWS: Irreplaceable Lamassu sculpture, Assyrian architecture and whole archaeological sites have recently been destroyed by militants that control large areas of Iraq and Syria. This tragedy cannot be undone and is an attack on our shared history and cultural heritage. To learn more: 二月 27, 2015 New York Times article

Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

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