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Antique Framed Print : Statue of a winged lion with human head. Nimrud
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Statue of a winged lion with human head. Nimrud
Colossal statue of a winged lion with a human face. 865-860 BC. From Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II. Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Ashurnasirpal Assyria Assyrian Bearded Chaos Colossal Creature Demonic Fantastic Fantastical Forces Guardian Human Iraq Kalhu Legs Lion Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Mythological Mythology Neo Assyrian Nimrud Northwest Protection Protective Myth
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.6cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Colossal Statue of a Winged Lion with a Human Head, a remarkable artifact hailing from the ancient city of Nimrud, now in northern Iraq. Dated back to the 9th century BC, this statue was once a guardian figure from the Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II. The statue's intricate details reveal a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a bearded human, complete with a regal, bearded face. The lion's wings are spread wide, suggesting the power and chaos-defying abilities of this mythological figure. The statue's origins lie in the Neo-Assyrian period, a time of great artistic and cultural achievements in Mesopotamia. The figure's fantastic and fantastical appearance may have been intended to represent the protective forces of the king or to ward off demonic forces. The statue's colossal size and imposing presence would have left a lasting impression on visitors to the palace. Today, this magnificent work of art can be found in the British Museum in London, England, where it continues to inspire awe and fascination. The statue's enduring appeal is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and the enduring power of mythology to captivate the human imagination.
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