Historical Assyrian Shedu Persian winged bull Guardian of Persepolis relief sculpture ancient replica Sculpture www.Neo-Mfg.com 7" SIZE 6.88" tall x 4.3" wide x 2.25" deep in art, lamassu were depicted as hybrids, with bodies of either winged bulls or lions & heads of human males. The motif of a winged animal with a human head is common to the Near East, first recorded in Ebla around 3000 BCE. The first distinct lamassu motif appeared in Assyria during the reign of Tiglath-Pileser II as a symbol of power. Assyrian sculpture typically placed prominent pairs of lamassu at entrances in palaces, facing the street & also internal courtyards. They were “double-aspect” figures on corners, in high relief. We offer many custom color finishes like Silver Leaf, Bronze, Bronze with Patina, Aged stone, Pewter, Copper All finishes are Faux finish, each piece of art is hand made & no two (2) pieces are the same. The color shown by camera & on the digital display may look different in real life. Lighting, surrounding colors, time of day, electronic display etc will change true life colors. Historical Assyrian Shedu Persian Winged Bull Guardian Of Persepolis Relief Sculpture Ancient Replica Sculpture Www.neo-Mfg.com 7"
