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Lamassu
-1365
World Monuments Fund
New York, NY, United States
A lamassu seen from the inside of the throne room of the North-West Palace in Nimrud. The profile of the slab is carved in bas-relief and the legs are positioned as if the figure was walking.
In the background, is the outer court (babanu), which is now used as the entrance to the palace.
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Details
- Title: Lamassu
- Date Created: -1365
- Type: Archaeological Site
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