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From the Pierpoint Morgan Library,
New York City 1250 B.C.
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is an excellent master museum artifact reproduction of ancient Mesopotamian art to enliven your
home or office decor. What a beauty!
The
eagle-headed winged protective spirit shown here is known as an “Apkallu”
spirit. The eagle-headed being touches traditions and beliefs that go back
thousands of years in Mesopotamia, when similar images of terracotta would be
buried under doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples. Their
supposed magical strength would frighten away evil-wishing demons.
In
this representation, the eagle-headed being carries a bucket and a cone used
to sprinkle, presumably, water from the bucket for purification. Across the
body runs the so called “standard inscription” of King Ashurnasirpal which
records some of the King’s titles and achievements and is repeated on many of
his stone reliefs.
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Features
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- Enhances home decor
- Great conversational piece
- Original found in Pierpont Morgan Library, NYC
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Specifications
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Size |
9"W x 2.5" H - Ready to hang |
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Materials |
Solid Casting stone |
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Weight |
2 lbs |
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Finish |
Antique stone |
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